45 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53
4 dogs dropped: 10, 15, 44 and 47
Series 4 was completed and in the books at 5:02 pm.
**Callbacks to the 5th Series will be available tonight after 7pm. Callbacks will be announced at the Workers/Contestant Party tonight as well as here on the blog**
Instructions for tomorrow's test will also be published at that time.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
4th Series – Water Double
49 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series
After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series late this morning at 11:18 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a look at the 4th Series Water Double.
Chief and Reid came to the line at 4:59 pm
F – Pick-Up
L –
Emmy and Joe came to the line at 4:53 pm
F – Right to the bird!
L – Exited under the arc, 1 turn to the right, behind the gunners, a quick left turn and down to the bird.
Roger and Jeff came to the line at 4:46 pm
F – Got out under the arc, hunted between the gunners and the fall – went down into the water and got right out again, ran up and grabbed his bird.
L – Exited the water wide right, circled around the gunners once and then down to his bird.
Hawk and Marc came to the line at 4:38 pm
F – Ran the bank all the way to the far tree line and started hunting, covered the end of the field before he got the duck that was still alive and had walked back into the water.
L – Ran the land deep and was coming back to the handler. Was handled. The guns came out to help. Dog was picked up.
Chev and Michael came to the line at 4:33 pm
F – Into the pond – swam straight for the bird, got out and Nailed it!
L – Came in left of the guns, under the arc – went on the deep bank down the hill to get his bird.
Chipper and Derek came to the line at 4:28 pm
F – Took more of the levee approaching the pond than most have. Swam to the end, and came out right of the fall area, swooped down to the water, back up again towards the trees, and then back again to the right, and he found his bird!
L – Got out of the far right end of the pond, made 2 loops deep of the gunners and then down to his bird.
Loki and Michael came to the line at 4:22 pm
F – Out of the water and under the arc, up deep left, a right turn and back down to his bird.
L – Out wide right, 1 loop behind the guns up to the trees, and then down to get his bird.
Teche and Paul came to the line at 4:16 pm
F – Very long flyer – straight to it!
L – Straight to the willow, circled and got her bird on the run!
Vixen and Marc came to the line at 4:10 pm
F – Excellent job on a very short bird.
L – Came in under the arc, hunted deep, had to work her way back down to the trees, moved left and got her bird.
Ranger and Caleb came to the line at 4:04 pm
F – Out of the water, in line with the bird, a loop to the right and then back to the bird.
L – Came out under the arc, made a turn left just past the guns, down to the bird.
Edge and Paul came to the line at 3:57 pm
F – Right to the bird!
L – Excellent line to the bird!
Cabo and Joe came to the line at 3:51 pm
F – Tough bird, just above the waters edge... and a beautiful job retrieving!
L – Came in between the gunners and the bird, turned left quickly and scooped it up.
Rip and William came to the line...
F – Straight through the pond and to his bird.
L – Got out at the gunners feet, moved behind and then left to his bird.
Hazel and Cary came to the line at 3:40 pm
F – Nailed it!
L – Out of the water wide right behind the gunners to her bird.
Billy and Marc came to the line at 3:34 pm
F – Smack!
L – Got out of the water, turned right and Drilled it!
Frog and Chad came to the line ...
F – Stepped on it!
L – Out at the end of the pond right of the guns – 1 loop circled the gunners and out to the bird.
Del and Alvin came to the line ...
F – Out to the fall area, turned away briefly but quickly back to the bird.
L – Came in under the arc, hard left straight to the bird
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Sky and Bill came to the line at 3:10 pm
F – Outside the arc deep to the trees and then left down to the bird.
L – turned hard left in the water, got out wide left of the willow tree, turned right and then down to the bird.
Jaxx and Paul came to the line at 3:04 pm
F – Nice line straight to the bird!
L – Great Line! One of the best jobs of the day!
Brida and Edward came to the line at 2:58 pm
F – Out under the arc and then straight over to the bird.
L – Out under the arc again and then straight over to the bird again.
Terri and Caleb came back to the line at 2:52 pm
F – Came in under the arc and then over to the bird.
L – Straight from the mat to the bird! Smacked it!
Whiskey and Peet came to the line ...
F – Very nice line – straight to the fall area and quickly got his bird.
L – Excellent line straight to the bird!
Blaze and Robbie came to the line at 2:42 pm
F – Straight to the fall area, made a tight area hunt and got her bird.
L – Straight to the fall area again and found her bird behind the bush.
Ziggy and Scott came to the line at 2:36 pm
F – From the mat straight to step on the bird!
L – Out under the arc, one short loop behind the guns and then down to the bird.
Jitsu and Marc came to the line at 2:29 pm
F – Out under the arc, 1 small circle, then on to the bird
L – Excellent line under the arc, left and he had his bird.
Rip and John came to the line at 2:13 pm
F – Checked out front of the levee before crossing the pond and then hunted the area of the fall to find his bird.
L – Out wide right, several loops on the right into the trees, then hooked left down to find his bird.
Terri and Caleb came to the line at 2:11 pm and had a No-Bird. They will go back 5.
Tally and Nick came to the line at 2:04 pm
F – Out under the arc, looped around in the area of the fall and found his bird.
L – Came out right, looped deep and then worked back left, and then back to the right of the guns for a few loops and continued to work her way back right and to the bird.
Ibe and Paul came to the line ...
F – Perfect Mark!
L – Went to the end, made a sharp left and straight to the bird.
Vig and John came to the line ...
F – Great line to the shore, left and right at the edge of the pond, then out and up to his bird!
L – Perfect Mark!
Jitsu and Marc came to the line and had a No-Bird. They will go back 5.
Ice Cube and Caleb came to the line at 1:44 pm
F – Out under the arc, turned right to the bird.
L – Good initial line into the water, out under the arc, ran deep and circled behind the gunners, and then down to the bird.
Rip and Alvin came to the line at 1:37 pm
F – From the mat right to the bird!
L – Out under the arc, ran deep, popped, and then hunted his way down to the bird.
Lollie and Paul came to the line at 1:31 pm
F – Out of the water and right to her bird!
L – Straight line from the mat to the bird!
Nails and Andrew came to the line at 1:25 pm
F – Out just wide of the bird and then a short loop and a quick scoop!
L – Out left of the guns, a few loops left and then back right to the bird.
Kato and Christopher came to the line at 1:17 pm
F – Line out of the pond was under the arc and a quick right to the bird.
L – Ran all the way around until he was deep of the gunners, turned and came back and got the bird.
Chief and Glennon came to the line at 1:10 pm
F – Very nice line to the bird.
L – Swam to just right of the guns – under the arc and deep – hunted left and right, then came left of the guns and worked it out.
Daisy and Charlie came to the line at 1:01 pm
F – Great work straight to the bird!
L – Got out wide right and went deep. Established a substantial hunt to the right into the old fall area... worked her way to the left and found her bird.
Bobo and Matt came to the line at 12:55 pm
F – Straight line from the mat to the bird!
L – Initial line was good, came out of the water to the right of the gunners and made a couple circles around the gunners, before working his way down to the bird.
Kai and Marcy came to the line at 12:48 pm
F – Out under the arc, one quick loop to the left and then on to his bird.
L – Out under the arc and then a left turn right to the bird!
Kew and Joey came to the line at 12:42 pm
F – Out under the arc and then straight to the bird!
L – Out under the arc and then straight to the bird again! Nice Job.
Maurice and Paul came to the line at 12:38 pm
F – Nice Job!
L – Line was angled towards the guns, came out under the arc, turned left and scooped his bird!
Groot and Bill came to the line at 12:31 pm
F – Down the middle and turned left towards the guns – got out under the arc and turned right to the bird.
L – Excellent line entering the water, came out left of the willow and took a few strides, stopped and turned right to scoop up his bird!
Chili and Marc came to the line at 12:26 pm
F – From the mat directly to the bird. Drilled it!
L – Into the pond and out wide left and deep, angled back down the slope behind the gunners to get her bird.
Rookie and Rick came to the line at 12:18 pm
F – Into the water and out under the arc, established a hunt to the right to the treelike and came back to the bird.
L – Initial entry on line to the bird and then got out under the arc, and a left turn to get his bird.
Rip and Caleb came to the line at 12:06 pm
F – 2 tight loops in fall area and had the bird
L – Out at guns, a loop left in the back and then around to the bird.
Breeze and Shawn came to the line at 12:00 pm
F – Excellent line and straight to the bird.
L – Got in water, came out wide right, went deep and worked back to the bird.
Jaeger and Bill came to the line at 11:52 am
F – Into the pond, swam straight towards the bird got out and stepped on it!
L – Came in under the arc, got just to the left of the trees by the gunners and quickly turned and got the water.
Jane and Jean came to the line at 12:13 pm
F – Out under the arc then wide, looped left behind the guns and trees and then pushed right to the bird.
L – Out wide right, looped deep and then right, then back in front of the guns and on to the bird.
Tommy and Julie came to the line at 11:44 am
F – Into the pond and out under the arc, up the hill and she found the bird.
L – Into the water, got out under the arc, went deep for several loops on the right side of the guns, back to the left and worked her way down to the bird.
Fin and Marcy came to the line at 11:38 am
F – Into the pond, out under the arc and turned to the bird and got it!
L – Into the pond, got out and went to the right of the gunners, circled the guns two times and then down to the bird.
F – Out to the pond and swam towards the guns. Out and to the bird.
L – Into the near corner of the pond, swam towards the guns and made a deep loop and quickly back to the area behind the willow tree for the bird.
Test 4 is a Water Double
We've got all 49 dog teams back to the 4th series! Test 4 is set up in the Derby Field. The day has now warmed up to 65 degrees, with clear skies and a light southwest wind.
The running mat is facing southeast, looking out across a field featuring two ponds with steep levees.
Bird #1 is a dead hen mallard. The gunners sit 223 yards from the line and throw their bird Right to Left and angled in. It lands behind a willow tree. The line to this bird requires the dog to climb the levee at an angle to enter the water. We will refer to this bird as L for Left.
Bird #2 is a drake mallard flyer. The gunners sit tight to a group of cedar trees 178 yards from the mat and shoot their bird from Left to Right. The line to this bird requires the dog to climb the levee at an angle to enter the water. We will refer to this bird as F for Flyer.
This test is taking approximately 6.5 minutes per dog.
All 49 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53
0 dogs dropped:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
3rd Series – Water Single
49 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series
After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this morning at 7:35 am, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a look at this 3rd Series test.
Blaze and Robbie came to the line at 10:41 am
Angled across the water, up the left of the guns, looped left and then turned right and over to her bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Jory A. Liddiard
Dog Full Name: Hyflyer’s Outlaw Express
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2017
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I was competing in hunt tests and went to pick a well bred pup out for my next dog. The breeder told me that the stud dog owner couldn’t decide between a male or a female and he had kept the pick of the litter for both sexes until he decided. The breeder told me if I promised to run field trials with this pup I could have which ever pup he didn’t take. I kept my promise and started running derbies the next year and was hooked. I love this sport.
Who are your training partners at home?
My wife and kids usually, but train as often as I can with Gregg Johnson, Todd Christensen, Cindy Galaster, Dan Inn, and Doug Hansen.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Mary Spangler helped us with the name. We knew we wanted her call name Billy. At our favorite ski resort the chairlift is called “Outlaw Express”, so we knew that was the name for her.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
She was at the National Derby last year at 7 months old sitting on the sidelines cheering for our other dog as he competed. We knew that we had to come back, as the National Derby was so much fun. We made it our goal at that time to get her ready to qualify her for the 2023 National Derby.
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?
Johnny Cash “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”
Billy and Marc came to the line at 10:38 am
Initial line from the mat all the way straight to the bird! Very Nice!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Todd Bergeron
Dog Full Name: Caught Me Just As The Sun Set “Frog”
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2017
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My desire to own a FC has been a lifelong dream of mine.
Who are your training partners at home?
JD Babb, Bobby Lane, Justin Williams, William Thompson, Rocky Pinell, Hunter Hastings
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
The thrill of chasing down the frogs in the marshes of south Louisiana when I was a kid.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
She has always seemed to be the under dog within my group of current derby dogs but she has shown to have the heart to run this game.
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?
"Legends Are Made" by Sam Tinnesz
Frog and Chad came to the line at 10:34 am
Skimmed the left side of the pond, took the land bridge, up the left of the guns, looped behind the guns twice and then hunted over to the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Alvin Hatcher
Dog Full Name: Holland Cliffs On My Way
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2004
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Love of the dogs and the competitiveness of the sport
Who are your training partners at home?
Black River Retrievers training group
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
his journal to a Field Trial Champion
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
he is a pleasure to be with, and a team player
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?
"Play It Again" by Luke Bryan
Del and Alvin came to the line at 10:32 am
Down the hill and across the water, angled up under the arc, turned right and he got his bird!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Mike Crow
Dog Full Name: Into the Wild Blue Yonder
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
1995
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Graduated from Hunt Tests
Who are your training partners at home?
none
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Sky is a pup from Rimfires Once in a Blue Moon who I own.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Sky is a litter mate to Going Overboard Rising Blue Tide who also qualified for the Derby National.
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?
"Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac
Sky and Bill came to the line at 10:28 am
Into the middle of the pond, straight across, up the hill and a short loop in front of the cover, moved ov up under the arc for a turn deep, and then back to the cover and he had his bird.
Jaxx and Paul came to the line at 10:25 am
Down the hill and into the pond, squared the shore - up and wide right around the tree, came in behind the cover and grabbed his bird.
Bird and Edward came to the line at 10:22 am
Down the hill, nice angled entry, carried the angle across and up toward the guns, went under the arc and over to the bird.
Whiskey and Peet came to the line at 10:19 am
Down the hill, crossed the pond at an angle, wide left out of the water, corrected right, hunted under the arc and moved over to the cover and found the bird.
Blaze and Robbie came to the line at 10:15 am
Down the hill, angled in and out of the water, made a wide left line up the hill over the crest and out of sight, came back in sight just behind the cover and got the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Brent Beatty
Dog Full Name: BEYTCO’S FREIGHT LINE “ZIGGY”
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
Sept 2017
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
To get out of my wife’s hair and spend a lot of money.
Who are your training partners at home?
Linn Nightingale
Lynn Leflore
Stacey Richie
Colby Cottom
Scott Bollman
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Internet
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
N/A
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?
"Tick Tick Boom" by Sage The Gemini
Ziggy and Scott came to the line at 10:11 am
Down the hill, out of the pond on the right side and under the arc, one loop right of the tree and then to the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Mary & Randy Spangler
Dog Full Name: HyFlyer's Take EM To The Train Station (Rip)
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2003
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I liked the competitive nature of the sport vs the HT Game which we started at.
Who are your training partners at home?
Laura & John Parrott, Dave Robertson, John Close, Fox Hollow Kennels
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
The TV Series Yellowstone
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Out of the 3 males available from this litter, Rip picked me out to go home with.
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?
Johnny Cash "Folsom Prison Blues"
Rip and John came to the line at 10:08 am
Down the hill, angled across the water up the hill and Nailed It!
Terri and Caleb came to the line at 10:05 am
Down the hill, angled to the land bridge, up the left of the guns, around to the area of the fall, tight hunt around the cover and he got his bird!
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!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Cameron & Nina Johnson
Dog Full Name: C&N’s Queen of the Teche
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
I ran my first field trial in 2019 after being introduced to the sport by Dr. Doreen Comrie (fun fact, she introduced Cam and I too!).
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My competitive spirit, love of the outdoors, and these athletic dogs drew me into the field trial game.
Who are your training partners at home?
We have a great training group at home including Jim Sullivan, Kurt Dunn, Fred Lehnertz, Kevin Greenhoe, & Rick Aro. We were fortunate to have Rod Sage as a key member of our training group as well over the years and he will be greatly missed.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
“Ibe” and her littermates were born in New Iberia, Louisiana. We wanted to pay tribute to their start and New Iberia is known as the Queen City of the Teche…. So she became “Queen of the Teche” and her call name is short for Iberia!
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
She has two brothers running the National Derby with her… good luck brothers!
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?
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Ibe and Paul came to the line at 9:59 am
Down the hill, nice angle in, skimmed the left side of the water, ran the land bridge, up the hill to the left of the guns, made a couple of loops and over to cover and the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Martha and John Russell
Dog Full Name: Our Daily Interest
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
I ran my first field trial in 1971.
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I guess a competitive nature and a fascination with what these dogs can do.
Who are your training partners at home?
Robbie Bickley, Tracy Wight, Cindy Vinzant, Don Ritter, Russ Hardy, and a host of people that occasionally join the group.
Finally my wife Martha who is my spiritual leader, emotional stabilizer, training advisor, coach and best friend.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
An old Italian business tradition.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
His story is a work in progress, with all the best chapters ahead of him.
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?
"Amarillo by Morning" by George Strait
Vig and John came to the line at 9:56 am
Down the hill with a nice angled entry into the pond, carried this angle across the water, and then went straight up the left side of the hill to the cover and his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Steven Willis
Dog Full Name: Green River’s Grappler
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
3 years ago when a friend of mine, Joe Cook encouraged me to get a field trial dog. My First dog is Randy who aged out prior to the NDC at that time.
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
After Randy, I got Storm and Earl. Both qualified and ran the NDC 2022. Earl went out in the 6th series and Storm went out in the 8th series. It’s a competitive sport and I love it. I’d been with dogs growing up and been hunting with them. It’s kind of a smooth transition to Field Trials.
Who are your training partners at home?
I trained with Joe Cook whenever we have time off work.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Green River’s is the kennel name of her breeder and trainer. Grappler because when she was 4 weeks old, we saw a video of her grappling a teddy bear stuff toy triple her size.
The call name, “Jitsu” is a martial art and a combat system.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Jitsu is a smart and intelligent dog and brave. As a puppy she loves to play with the Dutch Shepherd and grapple with him.
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?
"Witchy Woman" by Eagles Legacy
(Woo-hoo, witchy woman
see how high she flies
Woo-hoo, witchy woman
She got the moon in her eyes.)
Jitsu and Marc came to the line at 9:54 am
Down the hill and made an angle entry into the water and up onto the land bridge, a big left angle up the hill right behind the guns, a loop over to the cover and he had his bird.
Ice Cube and Caleb came to the line at 9:47 am
Down hill into the left corner of the pond, over the land bridge and into the left hand pond, up to the left of the guns and over to the fall area and his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Alvin Hatcher
Dog Full Name: Holland Cliffs Kick The Dust Up
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2004
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Love of the dogs and the competitiveness of the sport
Who are your training partners at home?
Black River Retrievers training group
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Luke Bryan's song Kick The Dust Up
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
He is a pleasure to be with, and a team player
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?
"Kick The Dust Up" by Luke Bryan
Rip and Alvin came to the line at 9:44 am
Nice angle down the hill – cut the left side of the pond, up under the arc of the fall and hunted the fall area for a few turns and he had his bird.
Lollie and Paul came to the line at 9:40 am
Down the hill, swam a wide left line across the pond, angled left up the hill to the cover, under the arc, made a few loops by the cover and she got her bird.
Nails and Andrew came to the line at 9:37 am
Down the hill, ran the land bridge, up the hill to the cover and grabbed his bird!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Chris Van Eimeren
Dog Full Name: Heads Up Green Hornet
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
Started in 2002
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My training partner suggested it to me. He said I had a nice derby dog ....I did not know what a derby was lol. I competed in hunt tests at the time.
Who are your training partners at home?
Earl Dillow was my mentor. He took the time to teach me how to train young field trial dogs. How to train water. He told me once I've given you 98 % , the rest you gotta learn on your own.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
The old tv show The Green Hornet.1st Episode was in 1966.Kato was The Green Hornets side kick played by Bruce Lee
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Walked him through the Tacomah Airport on a retractable leash at 8 weeks old. He wasn’t afraid of anything with all the people, carts, and what not. He couldn’t make it to the plane terminal because everyone wanted to pet him lol
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?
"Wild thing" by the Trogs (used in the movie Major League – Fits Kato well.)
Kato and Christopher came to the line at 9:35 am
Down the hill and ran the land bridge, angled up the hill towards the guns and turned in front of the guns towards the cover and found his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Charlie Green and Glennon McCreery
Dog Full Name: Noix Creek Sauk Tribe Chief
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
This is my fist year.
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I wanted to compete at a high caliber with my dogs.
Who are your training partners at home?
Northrup Larson. My mom, my sister Casey, Don, Jim, Walt.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Charlie hunted a farm in Pike County, MO- that the Noix Creek ran through.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
I pick up Chief for training each morning M- F. Chief waits by the door looking out the window for me to pick him up and train him every morning.
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?
"Hells Bells" by AC/DC
Chief and Glennon came to the line ...
Took the land bridge across and went up the hill, a couple small loops and then into the cover and he had his bird!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Carson Saville
Dog Full Name: Daisy Me Rollin'
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
I started competing in Field Trials in 2017.
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I went to several trials to watch and fell in love with how competitive it was and the capability of the dogs running in them. I ran my first Trial and haven't looked back since.
Who are your training partners at home?
I have learned a ton from Rita Jones, Al Arthur and Hugh Arthur. I also train with Charlie Hulme, Wayne Moore, and Jayce Jackson. My favorite training partners are my two boys CJ (7) and Luke (5).
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
When I asked my wife what she wanted to name our new puppy she said "Daisy" at the exact time I did.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
She has an incredible on/off switch. She is able to step on to the field and compete at a high level and then come into our home and play with our kids on the floor.
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?
Justin Moore - "Stray Dogs" (Great song about life and dogs)
Daisy and Charlie came to the line at 9:28 am
Nice line! Pulled left up the hill to the left of the cover, under the arc of the fall, turned around and came back right to the cover and the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Molly Neal
Dog Full Name: Carolina’s Top Shelf “Bobo”
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
I ran my first field trial in 2021 and have been hooked ever since!
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I decided to compete in field trials because of my drive to become a better trainer and handler as well as my competitive nature and strong desire to win.
Who are your training partners at home?
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the help of Jag, Hunter and Tommy at home! I owe a special thank you to Bob Starky and Pat Burns for their mentorship over the past couple years.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Being from Eastern North Carolina, “Carolina”s” is from our roots. “Top Shelf” is the best and that’s what we’re striving to be.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
I bought Bobo and told my wife it was for our daughter Molly, since she told me I didn’t need another dog. I told her every little girl needs a once in a lifetime dog.
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?
"Graves into Gardens" by Elevation Worship
Bobo and Matt came to the line at 9:24 am
Great line down the hill and across the pond towards the guns with a loop short, hunted the area around the guns and then went deep – worked his way back to the fall area and then the cover and he had his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Tim Mueller
Dog Full Name: Bluewaters Makaira
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2004
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Higher level of competition and training.
Who are your training partners at home?
Buck Shope, Dick Jennings, Mark Isenberg
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
My love of Billfishing. Makaira is the Latin name for Blue Marlin.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Kai is a son of my dog Catch, who is a FC/AFC. He looks and acts just like his DD.
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?
The “Rocky” theme song.
Kai and Marcy came to the line at 9:22 am
Ran down the hill, angled into the water on the left, continued the angle up the hill towards the guns, then made a hard angled loop over to the cover and the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Joey Smith
Dog Full Name: Mind The Gap "Kew"
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
May 2012
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My husband wanted to run field trials, and once our kids were older he got me "Abby" to see if I too would like this game. Abby is my heart, and I was hooked.
Who are your training partners at home?
Horsetooth Retriever Kennel - Kenny Trott & Marcy Wright, and also new assistant Jake Jones. Plus, all the amateurs in the HRK group are outstanding and offer so much support.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Marcy named Kew from her visit to London. The subway there says, "mind the gap" instead of "watch your step". And Kew Palace and Gardens is a favorite stop of the train.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Kew comes with very special ears. Her ears look like I rescued her.
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?
"Good Feeling" by Flo Rida
Kew and Joey came to the line at 9:19 am
Down the hill and got a toe in the left corner of the water, angled up the hill on the left, ran behind the guns and made multiple loops behind the guns, out to the cover and she found her bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Terry Regan
Dog Full Name: Ridgecrest’s Gangster Of Love
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2021
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I started in the hunt test world after meeting my dear friend Jennifer Broome, who raised Maurice, and then I met Pat Burns, ran my first Qual in Georgia never having seen a field trial. My dog, Jagger,was 2nd and the rest is history.
Who are your training partners at home?
I train with Pat in Georgia and Paul thankfully has Maurice
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
I have a great friend who’s name is Maurice and I asked if he would mind me naming my next pup after him.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
I was in a total panic and thought he could not swim. I will never live it down😂
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?
"The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band
Maurice and Paul came to the line at 9:16 am
Down the hill, swam a nice angle across the water, then angled up the hill to the left of the guns, made several loops behind the tree, moved to the cover and found the bird.
Groot and Bill came to the line at 9:13 am
Down the hill into the pond, nice angle across, up the hill on the other side, under the arc, looped the gunners and back to cover to grab his bird.
Chili and Marc came to the line at 9:10 am
Down the hill into the pond, squared out into the near corner, made a wide left approach up the hill, hunted left and then behind the guns, covered the ground in the fall area and then worked over to the cover and the bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Rick Aro
Dog Full Name: Oldsquaw’s Blue Chip Recruit
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2020
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I competed in hunt tests in the mid 1980’s, but the kids sports career took priority. After I retired I decided to get back into training and compete in Field Trials
Who are your training partners at home?
Rod Sage, Jim Sullivan, Fred Lenhertz, Curt Dunn, and Kevin Greenhoe
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Nothing too special, just that he was/is our “blue chip” guy for the future and his sire is Blue.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
My training partner Rod Sage, Rimfire Kennels, did the basics on Rookie’s dad, Rimfire Once Inna Blue Moon
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?
"Working Man’s PhD" by Aaron Tippin
Rookie and Rick came to the line at 9:07 am
Down the hill, angled across the pond, angled left up and wide left of the guns, looped behind the guns and past the tree, deep of the cover, then back, into the cover and he had his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Joshua Bedell
Dog Full Name: Doc's Texas Outlaw
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2023
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Competitive spirit and love for wildlife, outdoors, and dogs.
Who are your training partners at home?
Local hunting buddies and retriever club.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Jane is linebred on a FC AFC dog named Ranger. To honor him, a registered name of Texas Outlaw was given.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Jane's incredible speed, athleticism, and go go go nature has earned her the endearing nickname of "Cocaine Jane." Her previous nickname was "Jammin Jane" as she jammed several derbies before placing. "Calamity Jane" would also be fitting.
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?
Mary Jane's Last Dance by Tom Petty. A classic loved by all which also fits with Jane's name and the situation of being the "last dance" of the national derby (ie., 10th series).
Jane and Jean came to the line at 9:03 am
Down the hill and made an excellent angle across the pond, up the hill between the guns and cover, hunted and covered an extensive amount of ground in her quest for her bird! Then she dug into the cover and came up with the bird!
Rip and Caleb came to the line at 8:59 am
Down the hill, nice angle into the pond and across, angled up the hill towards the guns, went behind the tree for a few loops and then out to the cover and scooped his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Shawn Ward and Mike Hytrek
Dog Full Name: Steadfast’s Going Sea Side
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2015
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My Good friend Christian Alt (Steadfast Retrievers) showed me what amazing things dogs could do with proper training.
Who are your training partners at home?
When I’m not training alone I will link up with Steadfast Retrievers, Gary Kavan and Heidi Henningson.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
First portion is named after my friend Christian Alts kennel and last portion is the kennel of her Sire (Seasides Pompano Jack)
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
She was purchased to be family hunting dog until we realized she had to much potential.
Mikes daughter Sam can’t wait for her to come home after the national
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?
Same as the first series where it all started
Breeze and Shawn came to the line at 8:55 am
Down the hill and into the left edge of the pond, stayed in the water down to the land bridge about 3/4 of the way, and then up and out, angled up the hill to the cover and grabbed her bird!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Robert Wright
Dog Full Name: Beaver Creek Shadows Hunter
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2009
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Originally to keep the dogs busy outside of waterfowl season. Now it’s grown on me.
Who are your training partners at home?
Current pro - Al Arthur/Bill Bailey, Back in Ontario trained with a group that includes:
Lorraine Hare. Lorne Langevin At other times a group that includes: Howard Simson, Richard Dresser.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Beaver Creek - name of the kennel I got him from.
Shadow - name of the sire Watermarks Shadow.
Hunter - His call name Jaeger is a German word for hunter.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
He has white markings on his paws.
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?
"Taking care of business" by BTO.
Jaeger and Bill came to the line at 8:48 am
Down the hill and into the pond on a left angle, continued the left angle up to the left side of the guns – hunted around the guns and the tree – made a loop through the cover and then back to the tree and the cover again and he got his bird!
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Julie Kobach
Dog Full Name: Heartbeat’s Heaven Scent Tommy Girl
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2016
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My husband did, and he passed away (at field trial), so I had his two dogs, Peanut & Peaches. Under the love & guidance of his two wonderful friends and dog pros, Bruce & Wayne Curtis, they helped me to learn this sport and manage my way through a tragic time of my life. Since then, both girls are FC & AFC titled and qualified for several National Championships. My Derby dog, Tommy Girl, out of my Heartbeat’s Georgia Peanut x Tom Strickland’s FC-AFC Beaver Runs Zig Zag Zeke. Tommy’s name commemorates both my Tommy & Zeke’s Tommy.
Who are your training partners at home?
Tommy Girl was blessed to have her young dog training with Bruce Curtis at Curtis Kennels. When she finished Bruce’s program, she moved to John Lynch and Fox Hollow Retrievers. The entire Curtis Kennel/Fox Hollow team have been my partners. In addition, the Strickland/Windham family of Beaver Run, Leesburg, GA have been instrumental in my learnings and became my new Southern family. Besides the Curtis’s, they have given me immeasurable love and support through my journey forward in life and dogs.
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Heartbeat’s Heaven Scent Tommy Girl is out of my FC-AFC Heartbeat’s Georgia Peanut and sired by Tom Strickland’s FC-AFC Beaver Runs Zig Zag Zeke. Her name commercial both of their/our Tommys.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
HaHa—Tommy Girl is crazy & small like my Nut but a mini good-looking version of her daddy, Zeke.
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?
“Shut Up and Dance with Me” by Walk the Moon (my song for my Tommy)
Tommy and Julie came to the line at 8:45 am
Down the hill and into the pond, made a nice angle across the water – up and under the arc, hunted in front of the guns to the trees and then over to the cover and she got her bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Tim Mueller
Dog Full Name: Ridgecrest’s Fin and Tonic
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2004
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
Higher level of training and competition than Hunt Tests
Who are your training partners at home?
Buck Shope, Dick Jennings. Mark Isenberg
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Breeding kennel
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
He is very precocious and ready, willing, and anxious to train and be a team player.
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?
"Eye of the Tiger"
Fin and Marcy came to the line at 8:42 am
Ran down the hill and angled into the water, nice angle across the pond, up the hill to the guns, looped behind the guns and came back around, turned right and went into cover to grab his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Edward & Linda Haskins
Dog Full Name: High-tech commander n Chief 10
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
1975
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
We went to a licensed field trial at Clint Swingle on the late 70's
Who are your training partners at home?
Sandy Stiger. Amy Callaham, David Barrow, Wendy Buckler. Reid Jones and many others
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
His grandfather was High-tech CEO
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
At a young age he would pick out the gun stations and sit there until you threw him a bird. Chief always found water where ever we trained and swim back and forth
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?
"Rocket Man" by Eliot John
Chief and Reid came to the line at 8:38 am
Ran down the hill, into the left side of the pond near the corner, took the land bridge up to the right side of the field, went to the fall area and then into the cover and found his bird.
Entry Questionnaire
Owner Name: Joe Moody
Dog Full Name: Loon Lakes Early Flyer
When did you begin competing in Field Trials?
2019
What made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
I think like a lot of people in FT’s, I started out just wanting a nice hunting dog. That’s evolved to really enjoying the training aspect and the competitive nature of FT’s.
Who are your training partners at home?
For the most part, my training partners are fellow members of the Sioux Valley Retriever Club in Hartford, South Dakota. It’s a great group that have been extremely helpful and supportive
What is the origin of your dog’s name?
Green Wing Teal are one of my favorite ducks to hunt. Emmy is short for Emerald Green, which is the color of their Eye Patch and Wing Speculum.
Tell us an interesting story or fact about your dog.
Emmy is an extremely affectionate dog and spends 95% of her time within arms reach of me.
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?
Blur – "Song 2"
Emmy and Joe came to the line at 8:34 am
Down the hill, angled into the pond, swam the angle across, angled left up the hill, had a hunt on the left side of the gunners, continued the hunt in front and to the right of the guns as well. Then she went into the cover and got her bird!
Roger and Jeff came to the line at 8:32 am
Down the hill and into the pond, straight across up the hill on the right side line – came out at the cover strip and he had his bird!
