Saturday, July 22, 2006 |
Test 9 - Land Quad
A land quad was set up in
the same field as the first and second series. Two gun
stations were retired and it was a mixed bag of game. Rooster
pheasants were on two stations and drake mallards were on two stations.
Order of throw was right centre (pheasant) at 215 yards
thrown left to right, landing at the base of some trees. This
gun station was retired. Second, the right gunners threw a
duck from right to left at 170 yards. This gun station also
was retired. The long left gunners threw third, a pheasant
thrown from right to left at 258 yards.Lastly, a duck was
thrown from right to left at 110 yards at the left gun station.
Two test dogs were run and both handled on the right centre retired mark. The first running dog (number 33) was called to line at 8:06. The test proved to be a challenge, with more handles than not. Dogs had the most trouble with the long right retired mark and a few had problems with the shorter right retired mark
. Depending on the order of pick-up, the dogs usually went either wide right or back to the long guns, when sent for the long retired mark
.Of the 16 dogs that ran, there were 8 handles, 1 double handle and a switch. The test concluded at 10:05 and the caravan moved back to the campground in the vicinity of the seventh series water blind to run a water quad.
Temperatures have climbed to the highest levels of the week, so water will be welcome
Finalists in the 2006 Canadian National Retriever Championship are:
17. FTCH St Lucie Estates Cisco Kid Owner: Stephen Rogiers HandlerLynn Troy
19. FTCH AFTCH Jazztime Last Chance v Pekisko Owner: Larry & Anna Calvert Handler: Larry
33. FTCH Bluenorth’s Nubile Tessie Owner: Irene Batson & Ron Malton Handler: Charles Dygos
37. FTCH RPM Forger Owner: Roger & Pat Magnusson Handler: Charles Dygos
43. Hurricane Breeze Owner: Roger & Donna Fangsrud Handler Roger
45. Windstone’s Abaco Gathers No Owner/Handler: Jim Liviskie
53. FTCH AFTCH Seasides One To Many Owner/Handler: Jim Swanson
55. Pekisko’s Triple Threat Owner: Norm Elder Handler: Colin McNicol
60. FTCH Bigguns Big Chill Owner: Murray & Dianna Murphy Handler: Charles Dygos
67. NFTCH FTCH AFTCH FC AFC TNT’s Mr. Peabody Prairiemarsh Owner:: John & Janice Gunn Handler: John
4 of the finalists have not handled in the trial and starting dog for the tenth series will be number 45.
Two test dogs were run and both handled on the right centre retired mark. The first running dog (number 33) was called to line at 8:06. The test proved to be a challenge, with more handles than not. Dogs had the most trouble with the long right retired mark and a few had problems with the shorter right retired mark
. Depending on the order of pick-up, the dogs usually went either wide right or back to the long guns, when sent for the long retired mark
.Of the 16 dogs that ran, there were 8 handles, 1 double handle and a switch. The test concluded at 10:05 and the caravan moved back to the campground in the vicinity of the seventh series water blind to run a water quad.
Temperatures have climbed to the highest levels of the week, so water will be welcome
Finalists in the 2006 Canadian National Retriever Championship are:
17. FTCH St Lucie Estates Cisco Kid Owner: Stephen Rogiers HandlerLynn Troy
19. FTCH AFTCH Jazztime Last Chance v Pekisko Owner: Larry & Anna Calvert Handler: Larry
33. FTCH Bluenorth’s Nubile Tessie Owner: Irene Batson & Ron Malton Handler: Charles Dygos
37. FTCH RPM Forger Owner: Roger & Pat Magnusson Handler: Charles Dygos
43. Hurricane Breeze Owner: Roger & Donna Fangsrud Handler Roger
45. Windstone’s Abaco Gathers No Owner/Handler: Jim Liviskie
53. FTCH AFTCH Seasides One To Many Owner/Handler: Jim Swanson
55. Pekisko’s Triple Threat Owner: Norm Elder Handler: Colin McNicol
60. FTCH Bigguns Big Chill Owner: Murray & Dianna Murphy Handler: Charles Dygos
67. NFTCH FTCH AFTCH FC AFC TNT’s Mr. Peabody Prairiemarsh Owner:: John & Janice Gunn Handler: John
4 of the finalists have not handled in the trial and starting dog for the tenth series will be number 45.
Test 10 - Water Quad
The tenth series was a water quad,
taking about 23 minutes per dog. Order of throw was around the horn,
from right to left. The right bird was thrown from right to left at 191
yards and then retired into the trees. The long right mark was a left
to right throw at 225 yards. This mark was also retired. The left
centre mark at 145 yards was thrown from right to left, with the line
to it going over the short left mark at 65 yards. It was a left to
right throw
. Both test dogs handled on the long mark. The judges moved it in a bit to give better visibility. The first running dog was called to line at 1:05 PM.
The two visible guns were not causing any problems, but dogs were having trouble with both retired marks. The blind was definitely a factor on the long mark, as dogs were pulling to the left and needed handling out of the area. On the right mark, dogs could get lost deep and upwind. Quick handles avoided the dogs being out of sight.
This test proved to be a challenge. Only 3 dogs did it without handling. There were 4 handles and 3 double-handles.
It was picked up in various order after the go-bird on the left was retrieved. Some tried for the right retired second and one dog retrieved the long retired mark second. Most went after the visible coat second and then it was dealer’s choice as to which of the retired marks was picked up next. Because of the long swims, the dog had lots of time to think and some changed their minds en route.
The test concluded at 5:45.The competitors and workers headed back to headquarters to enjoy the Purina-sponsored finalist celebration.
Gord Benn thanked all the workers and the major sponsors: Purina, Eukanuba, Tri-Tronics, Ducks Unlimited, Cabela’s, Winchester Arms and Enterprise Car Rental. Also thanks to Home Hardware and Glenn Norton for his support.
Sherrill Elm introduced the finalists and we all raised our glasses of champagne to toast the 2006 National Field Trial Champion. Dog number 60, NFTCH FTCH Bigguns Big Chill owned by Murray and Dianna Murphy and handled by Charles Dygos. Congratulations to the winner and to the Wild Rose Retriever Club for hosting this National.
. Both test dogs handled on the long mark. The judges moved it in a bit to give better visibility. The first running dog was called to line at 1:05 PM.
The two visible guns were not causing any problems, but dogs were having trouble with both retired marks. The blind was definitely a factor on the long mark, as dogs were pulling to the left and needed handling out of the area. On the right mark, dogs could get lost deep and upwind. Quick handles avoided the dogs being out of sight.
This test proved to be a challenge. Only 3 dogs did it without handling. There were 4 handles and 3 double-handles.
It was picked up in various order after the go-bird on the left was retrieved. Some tried for the right retired second and one dog retrieved the long retired mark second. Most went after the visible coat second and then it was dealer’s choice as to which of the retired marks was picked up next. Because of the long swims, the dog had lots of time to think and some changed their minds en route.
The test concluded at 5:45.The competitors and workers headed back to headquarters to enjoy the Purina-sponsored finalist celebration.
Gord Benn thanked all the workers and the major sponsors: Purina, Eukanuba, Tri-Tronics, Ducks Unlimited, Cabela’s, Winchester Arms and Enterprise Car Rental. Also thanks to Home Hardware and Glenn Norton for his support.
Sherrill Elm introduced the finalists and we all raised our glasses of champagne to toast the 2006 National Field Trial Champion. Dog number 60, NFTCH FTCH Bigguns Big Chill owned by Murray and Dianna Murphy and handled by Charles Dygos. Congratulations to the winner and to the Wild Rose Retriever Club for hosting this National.
Colin McNicol and Trio running the 9th
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Sharon van der Lee and female test dog FTCH AFTCH
Peksko's Round Trip |
