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. 

Highland Field Trial Spring 2014 < CANCELLED >

Cancelled

We are sorry, but the Highland Field Trial that was supposed to be held on March 15-16 is officially cancelled due to weather and safety.  The Trial is rescheduled for June 7-8 2014.

Please be sure to attend the Grand Valley Trial slated for the 22-23 of March at Ionia grounds

Wayne Coonhunters Spring 2014 draw / Winners

I would like to again thank all those who entered dogs and agreed to judge. We will be starting each morning at 7:30am. Lunch will be provided on the grounds. The club is located at 5040 Secrest Rd, Wooster, Ohio 44691.  Chris D.

Saturday
OSD $49
1 FERGIE S/F YEAGER
1 CHANCE P/F BARTLETT
2 CASH S/M HILLA
2 BELL P/F CATANZERITE
3 WOODY RS/M FAZENBAKER
3 TITAN S/M ANGOT
4 RUBY RS/F FAZENBAKER
4 POLLY P/F CATANZERITE
5 DAN S/M MELLON
5 GUS P/M CATANZERITE
6 ROGER RS/M FAZENBAKER
6 MAGGIE S/F MERLINGTON
7 LEFTY S/M WATSON
7 MICKEY S/M WHEELOCK

OD $49
1 LUCY S/F RENIUS/WHEELOCK
1 SONNY P/M CATANZERITE
2 BEN P/M BARTLETT
2 KAT S/F MERLINGTON
3 LEFTY S/M WATSON
3 BONNIE P/F CATANZERITE
4 MATTIE S/F WHEELOCK
4 TUCKER P/M HANHOLD

ASD $44
1 CASH S/M HILLA
1 DOT P/F RALPH
2 FERGIE S/F YEAGER
2 PATTY P/F RICHARDSON
3 MAGGIE S/F MERLINGTON
3 LEFTY S/M WATSON
4 DAN S/M WATSON
4 TUGGER S/M WHEELOCK
5 GUNNER S/M MILLER
5 MATTY P/F RICHARDSON

SUNDAY
OSD $49
1 CASH S/M HILLA
1 RED S/F KLIEN
2 BELL P/F CATANZERITE
2 MICKIE S/M WHEELOCK
3 POLLY P/F CATANZERITE
3 COPPER S/F KLIEN
4 MAGGIE S/F MERLINGTON
4 BOONE S/M DEMATTIO
5 FERGIE S/F YEAGER
5 WILLOW S/F CASGRAIN
6 ELLIE S/F DEMATTIO
6 TORRIE P/F CATANZERITE

OD $49
1 BONNIE P/F CATANZERITE
1 TANK P/M HAZLET
2 BEV S/M HAZLET
2 KAT S/F MERLINGTON
3 MATTIE S/F WHEELOCK
3 SONNY P/M CATANZERITE
4 LUCEY S/F RENIUS/WHEELOCK
4 BYE

ASD $44
1 FERGIE S/F YEAGER
1 TUGGER S/M WHEELOCK
2 BOONE S/M DEMATTIO
2 BYE
3

 

Saturday Penn Points
OSD
1 Polly / Catanzerite
2 Mickie / Wheelock
3 Ruby / Fazenbaker

OD
1 Bonnie / Catanzertite
2 Lefty / Watson
3 Sonny / Catanzerite

 

ASD
1 Fergie / Yeager
2 Cash / Hilla
3 With held

 

Sunday USCSDA

OSD
1 Mickie / Wheelock

2 Maggie / Merlington

3 Ellie / DeMattio handled by Wheelock

Open Derby
1 Sonny / Catanzerite
2 Tank / Hazlet
3 Kat / Merlington

Amateur Shooting Dog
1 Boone / DeMattio handles by Wheelock

Thank you to all that entered dogs, judges, Purina, and club members. We could not put on a trial without your support.

Thanks,
Chris