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Result: NGSPA Sharptail Championships

Location: Baker, Montana

Post Date: Sep 18, 2025

Submitted By: Brandon Blum

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NGSPA Sharptail Open Shooting Dog Championship: Lance Ayers (judge), Richie Rodgers (judge), Dan DiMambro, and Richie Robertson with Macke's Jim Bob.

The 2025 NGSPA Sharptail Championships started September 1st and, as usual, brought warm temperatures and challenging conditions. While birds were seen in almost every brace, getting them pointed would prove to be challenging this year.

A big "Thank You" to our landowners, Dean Wang, Kelly Ducharme, and Mike Gunderson, and our sponsor, Purina. Without them and their gracious donation of land, this trial would not be possible. To battle the warm temperatures, all participants were on board with 6:30 a.m. start times and a quick horse change in between the morning and afternoon braces to try to beat the heat.

The judges kept a great eye on the dogs, and we thank them for their time in the saddle.

NGSPA Sharptail Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
The champion, "Jim," started off strong with a fast and pleasing gait. After going through the gate below the two knobs, he took the little creek and stuck a pair of Sharptails. Moved on, he had another find about 10 minutes later on the top of a hill where a covey of Sharptails was moved. He finished the hour strong to the front.
Runner-up "Fly" came early in the stake in an extremely hot brace. She had a find five minutes in on a covey of Sharptail. She had a nice range and was always to the front, even in the thick cover and hot weather. She had a very big finish after a quick visit to the water tank.

Baker, Mont., September 1
Judges: Lance Ayers and Richie Rodgers
NGSPA SHARPTAIL OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 30 German Shorthairs
Winner-MACKE'S JIM BOB, F1703274, German Shorthair male, by Riden High Rudy-Cuttin Wilds Space Cowgirl. Abraham Macke, owner; Dan DiMambro, handler.
Runner-Up-PERFECTIONS RAZZLEBERRY, F1703755, German Shorthair female, by Perfections Huckleberry-Liverhead's Sizzlin Lizz. Jon & Jessica Hann, owners; Jon Hann, handler.

NGSPA Sharptail Open All-Age Championship
The winner, "Nova," started off with a find at 5. At 15, the scout found her standing with bracemate backing, but no bird could be produced. After going through the gates into the large pasture, she was seen off to the left rimming the big valley. While not the most direct route to the next pasture, she used the wind and was seen as far as the eye could see. She finished strong to the front and was standing at time, where a pair of Sharptails were flushed.
Runner-up was "Santa" who had a find at 35, flushed with perfect manners. He made some nice all-age moves but was not quite as consistent as the winner.

Judges: Lance Ayers and Larry Metter
NGSPA SHARPTAIL OPEN ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 14 German Shorthairs
Winner-BMB'S SUPERNOVA, F1705662, German Shorthair female, by B M B's Freeloader-All N's Southern Comfort. Karen Bravender & Tim Heydorff, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.
Runner-Up-BMB'S FREE GIFTS, F1704532, German Shorthair male, by B M B's Free Ride-M S R's Rowdy Rhonda. Jennifer & Brandon Blum, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.

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NGSPA Sharptail Open All-Age Championship: Terry Chastain Jr., Terry Chastain III, Lance Ayers (judge), Larry Metter (judge), Jessie Graffam with BMB's Supernova, and Brandon Blum with BMB's Free Gifts.