3rd Series Recap

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.

The first running dog kicked off the 3rd Series test at 7:58 am. It was #34 Heartbeat's Nutella, “Hazel,” BLF handled by Cary Hunkel.

The weather this morning was crisp and cool to start with clear skies and very little wind.

This was another Smooth Series! 

Here is how things turned out for the 3rd Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 24
Handles (0): 

Double Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #24 QTK Lighing The Fields On Fire, “Blaze” with Handler Robbie Kntson. They completed the test this Morning at 10:44 am.

There were 49 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking almost exactly 2 hours and 47 minutes, which averages out to be a little bit less than 3.5 minutes per dog. 

The 3rd Series is officially in the books and we will be on to the 4th Series soon!!!

3rd Series Complete

 Series 3 was completed and in the books at 10:44 am.

**Callbacks Coming Next**

Rerun 24. QTK Lighting The Fields On Fire, “Blaze,” YLF, Robbie Knutson

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.

32. Hyflyer’s Outlaw Express, “Billy,” BLF, Marc Patton

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!

31. Caught Me Just As The Sun Set, “Frog,” BLF, Chad Radt

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.

30. Holland Cliffs On My Way, “Del,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

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!

29. Into The Wild Blue Yonder, “Sky,” BLM, Bill Bailey

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.

28. Green River Robinson Breaking Barriers, “Jaxx,” BLM, Paul Sletten

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.

27. Eileen’s Viking Warrior, “Brida,” BLF, Edward Krueger

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.

25. GB’s You Don’t Know Jack, “Whiskey,” BLM, Peet Reynolds

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.

24. QTK Lighting The Fields On Fire, “Blaze,” YLF, Robbie Knutson

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.

23. Beytco’s Freight Line, “Ziggy,” BLM, Scott Bollman

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.

22. Hyflyer’s Take Em To The Train Station, “Rip,” BLM, John Lynch

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!

21. Tall Oak’s Put It In Reverse, “Terri,” BLM, Caleb Brown

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!

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!

19. C & N’s Queen Of The Teche, “Ibe,” BLF, Paul Sletten

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.

18. Our Daily Interest, “Vig,” BLM, John Russell

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.

17. Green River’s Grappler, “Jitsu,” BLM, Marc Patton

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.

16. Tall Oak’s Straight Out Of Compton, “Ice Cube,” BLM, Caleb Brown

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.

15. Holland Cliffs Kick The Dust Up, “Rip,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

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.