Updated August 20, 2010

Previous 2010 Bulletins

ALL-AMERICA OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

Carson, N. D.—The All-America Open Shooting Dog Championship commenced Monday morning, August 30, in Carson, N. D., and was concluded September 1. The stake drew 36 dogs. The winner emerged in Awsum Angel, white and orange setter female owned by Bill and Margie Ricci of Englishtown, N. J., and Brad Bonnetti of Westfield, N. J., and handled by Shawn Kinkelaar. Runner-up was Covey Rise’s Offlee Amazin, pointer male owned by Drs. Robin and Thomas Morgan of Holly Springs, Miss., and handled by Kinkelaar.

ALL-AMERICA PRAIRIE CHAMPIONSHIP

Kennebec, S. D.—The 94th running of the All-America Open Prairie Championship and companion stakes initiated the 2010 field trial season in the Dakotas. The trials were run August 20-23 on the Madsen Ranch and Lower Brule Sioux Nation near Kennebec, S. D. Fourteen different handlers representing eleven states competed.

House’s River Fever, coming three-year-old pointer male owned by Eddie Sholar of Leesburg, Ga., and handled by Billy Wayne Morton, was named champion. Lester’s Pretty Boy, three-year-old pointer male owned by Drs. Ron and Davey Deal of Macon, Ga., and handled by Lee Phillips, was runner-up.

Jim Davis of Pavo, Ga., and Brian Peterson of Cecil, Ala., judged the Championship which drew 35 contenders.

The Leon Covington Open All-Age for first year all-age dogs had seven entries. Slade Sykes and Tracy Haines officiated. First place went to House’s Muddy River, pointer male handled by Billy Wayne Morton. Old Road Cody, pointer male handled by Wallace Sessions, was second, and Dollywood Lane, pointer female handled by Jim Davis, was third.

Fifteen Derbies competed in the R. A.Weber Derby judged by Jim Davis and Tracy Haines. Stallion, owned and handled by Tommy Davis, was placed first. Second was Skydancer Dancing Bull, setter male owned and handled by Dennis Lutynski. Chinquapin Rip, owned by Chinquapin Farms and handled by Slade Sykes, was third.

— Dr. Ron Deal

BROOMHILL TRIALS

Broomhill, Man.—In the All-Age, Phillips Time Line, pointer male owned by Rick Stallings of Montgomery, Ala., and handled by Colvin Davis, was first. Phillips White Twist, pointer male owned by N. G. Houston of Nashville, Ga., and handled by Robin Gates, was second. Third was Phantom’s Last Dime, pointer male owned by Larry Lee, Larry Carter and R. O. Berryhill of Lakeland, Ga., and handled by Robin Gates. There were 21 entries.

In the Broomhill Derby, the winner was Shadow’s Back Talk, pointer male owned by N. G. Houston and handled by Gates, who also handled the second place winner Chinquapin Speck, pointer male owned by E. L. “Ted” Baker of Branford, Fla. High Test Apollo, owned by Roger Acuff of Lebanon, Tenn., placed third for handler Colvin Davis.

Judges were Larry and Karen Jones of Tilston, Manitoba.

MONTANA OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

Circle, Mont.—The Montana Open Shooting Dog Championship was concluded at Circle, Mont., after a field of 63 competed. Named winner was Heaven’s Elhew Taggert, white and orange pointer male owned by David J. Gates of Mahtomedi, Minn., and handled by Travis Gellhaus. Runner-up was Picking Time, also a white and orange pointer male owned by Chuck Wingard of Blackduck, Minn., and handled by Jim Tande.

SASKATCHEWAN CHICKEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Mortlach, Sask.—The Saskatchewan Chicken Championship was wrapped up with the naming of the winners from the field of 47 that competed. Named champion was first year all-age dog Lester’s Tom Cruise. The white and orange pointer male is owned by Colorado patron Brad H. Calkins and was handled by Andy Daugherty. Runner-up was Phantom’s Last Dime, seven-year-old white and liver pointer male owned by Larry Lee, Larry Carter and R.O. Berryhill of Lakeland, Ga., and handled by Robin Gates.

The Derby attracted 26 hopefuls. The winner emerged in Capital’s Market Maker, owned by Capital Kennels of Guthrie, Okla., and handled by Randy Anderson. Second was Shadow’s Back Talk, owned by N. G. “Butch” Houston of Nashville, Ga., and handled by Robin Gates. Conecuh’s Black Market, owned by Tony Gibson of Union Springs, Ala., and handled by Steve Hurdle, was third.

Judges for the titular stake were Dale E. Bush of College Station, Tex., and Gary Meschishnick of Saskatoon, Sask. For the Derby Dale Bush was joined by Lou Qualtiere of Saskatoon.

The Dominion Championship is in progress with 48 entries and is likely to be concluded on Friday, September 3. Judges Mike Peretto of Export, Pa., and Sheldon Rogers began the stake, but Mike Peretto was sidelined and Lou Qualtiere has stepped in.

— Doug Vaughn

SOUTHWESTERN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Trail City, S. D.—The Southwestern Open Championship has drawn 46 contenders for the titular stake and 15 for the Derby. Judges are Jamie Brightwell of Sapulpa, Okla., and Tommy Mock of Blakely, Ga.

The running begins September 3 and, barring any undue delays, should be concluded on or about Tuesday, September 7.

— Kathy Priddy

UNITED STATES CHICKEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Kennebec, S. D.—Judges for the United States Open Chicken Championship, held August 24-27 on the Madsen Ranch in Kennebec, S. D., were Ned Myers of Mt. Vernon, Ia., and Garland Priddy of Terry, Miss. Sean Derrig claimed the first two spots in the Open Derby with Erin’s Brave Heart taking first and Erin’s Doc Rivers, second. Third was Tommy and Laura Davis with Stallion. All three dogs are pointer males.

Erin’s Kentucky Gambler, white and black pointer male owned and handled by Sean Derrig of Bannockburn, Ill., took the championship title in the all-age stake. Runner-up was Lester’s Pretty Boy, white and orange pointer male handled by Lee Phillips and owned by Drs. Ron and David Deal ofMacon, Ga.

The trial followed on the heels of the All-America Championship. There were 42 starters.

— Kathy Priddy

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