Tuesday, October 10, 2023

20. Rooster Tail Tally Ho, “Tally,” BLF, Nick Feckley

Entry Questionnaire

Owner Name: Nick feckley

Dog Full Name: Rooster tail tally ho

When did you begin competing in Field Trials?

I ran some club trials as a kid with my dad but kinda got out of it but then got back into it this year with this dog

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

I like to watch the dogs work and enjoy the competition.

Who are your training partners at home?

My wife and some close friends.

What is the origin of your dog’s name?

My dad used to say tally ho to our dogs for hunt um up sometimes and he passed away the spring before I got this dog so it kinda felt right to name her that.

Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.

I wasn’t really looking for a pup, but the last good dog I had had the same sire as this pup. I grew up around the sire because his owner was a good family friend and showed my dad and I how to train dogs. So when I saw this breeding pop up I decided to get one of the pups. Very happy I did.

You and your dog have made it through nine series of the National Derby Championship. You are about to come to the line for the 10th series with a chance to win the 2023 National Derby Champion. What song and artist would you want to hear playing as the two of you come to the line?

Steve Earle "Copperhead Road"


Tally and Nick came to the line at 10:02 am

Down the hill, nice angled entry, swam the angle across the pond, up the hill straight to the cover, 1 tight loop left of the guns and she was back to the bird. Got it!