GWPCA FIELD EVENTS
GWP Club’s Spring Hunt Test Reports GWPC of ENE Walking Field Trial By Rhonda Haukoos Cool, brisk, overcast weather, but no precipitation, greeted the start of the GWPC of E NE’s walking field trial at Branched Oak Field Trial grounds in Raymond, NE (near Lincoln) on March 5, 2011. Eager, well-dressed handlers from several states showed up with their dogs to compete for placements in the OGD, AGD, OLGD, AWP, AWD, OP and OD stakes that were offered. Over 80 entries were received for this trial, and German Wirehaired Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Vizslas, Pointers, Brittanies and Irish Setters were all represented. Juvenile stakes were held on the East Course and broke dog stakes on the Main Course. The East course saw plenty of action with a large, talented entry of puppies and derby dogs. AWP kicked off on the East Course first. There were many first-time handlers welcomed in this stake. Other field trial participants and the judges were very positive and helpful. Judges Bonnie Bergmeyer and Bruce Bryant watched all the entries and were impressed enough to present, in addition to the four regular placements, Judge’s Awards of Merit to a Brittany and a GSP. The winner was a GWP, Brillows Big Wild Western, “Wiley” handled by 16 year old Morgan Legband for owner Rhonda Haukoos. Second, third and fourth place went to a GSP, a pointer and a Vizsla, respectively. OLGD had judges David Bartlett and Mike Zimbelman in the saddle to determine the top dogs. It was a retrieving stake and when the dust settled on the callbacks, a GSP came out on top. The lone GWP was Sure Shot’s Pretty Summer Endless Play, “Player” owned by Hilde Stapgens and handled by Jim West to a second place finish. Meanwhile, back on the East Course the Open Derby was getting ready to run under the experienced judgment of Jim Douglass and Bruce Bryant. There were many talented entries in this stake, and in the end, a Brittany was declared the winner, followed by a GSP and two Vizslas. AGD followed the OLGD on the Main Course. This was also a retrieving stake so a call back was held. Judges David Bartlett and Bob Koser called back their top four dogs from a tough and classy stake. The GSP’s swept the AGD. Sunday was very cold and windy for the start of the OP. Wearing many layers of clothes and smiles, judges Bonnie Bergmeyer and Mike Zimbelman arrived ready for the challenge. Many of the same pups from Saturday were running in this stake, too; however, puppies will be puppies — how did they perform and how did this set of judges see it? Winning under the guidance of Rhonda Haukoos, was Brillows Big Wild Western. The balance of the placements went to two GSPs and a Brittany. Quality bird dogs on the Main Course were making for an enjoyable OGD stake for judges James Douglass and Bob Koser to watch. Upon completion of the stake, the placements were given to four different breeds! The winner was a pointer, second to a GWP, third to a Vizsla, and fourth to an Irish Setter. The second place GWP was CH Sure Shot’s Sonora Gone Heywire, “Sonora”, owned by Penny Ljungren and handled by Rhonda Haukoos. Thanks goes out to all who entered and supported our trial. Because of the participation again this year of multiple handlers, honest judges and our caterers, George and Karen Wagner, we had a very successful event. We also gained two new members. John Hixson and Adam Cunningham. Adam also bought a raffle ticket for the Heskett saddle. Good luck Adam!! Bill Perkins, Leo Boman, Jim West, Brian Silcott, Katy Boman, Staci Sullivan, Chuck Casanova, John Hixson and myself were aided by many friends of the sport to make this trial run smoothly. Thanks again, one and all.
Del Val GWPC Hunt Test By Kathy Tufano The Delaware Valley German Wirehaired Pointer Club held its May Hunt Test the 28th & 29th with a very good turnout. There were 46 dogs with 72 entries over two days - 26 dogs, 21 bitches. Breeds represented were 5 Wirehairs, 1 WPG, 6 Brittanys, 18 GSP, 6 Vizsla, 5 Irish Setters, 1 English Setter, and 1 Irish Red & White Setter. The Master test had 5 Qualifiers with 2 Finishers out of 4 and a half braces. A Vizsla finished, and a GWPJERELIN’S JUSTA PAT HAND SH “Tippy” handled by Jerry Krepak finished, too. The Senior Test had 2 Qualifiers, and the Junior Test had 21 Qualifiers of which 5 were Finishers. 2 GWPs qualified. In the Junior Handler Test, Nick Hellets handled a GSP- BUCK RUN JOSEY WALES MH and he qualified. WAY TO GO NICK! Sunday had 3 qualifiers in the Master Test in three braces - one was a GWP. The Senior Test had 2 Qualifiers, and the Junior Test had 19 Qualifiers including 1 GWP, along with 3 Finishers including 1 GWP. We had good weather - hot, but dry. The food was great, and a good time was had by all! We are planning another Hunt Test for October 29 & 30. Hope to see you all there. ©2010 GWPCA WIRE NEWS
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