Monday, October 10, 2022

43. Timber Ridge True To The Mark, “Trudi,” BLF, Reid Jones

Timber Ridge True To The Mark "Trudi"
Lab Female -- 10/18/2020
Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse
Dam: Whiskey Hill's Halle B Good MH
Breeder: Chris Norton
Owner: Chris Norton, Deatsville, AL
Handler: Reid Jones


Reid and Trudi came to the line at 12:49 pm

F – Excellent Line to the flyer!

L – Over the mound, just right of the cedars, quick left and she got her bird.


Questionnaire
Owner Name: Chris Norton

Dog Name: Trudi

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 
2021

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 
I have previously been involved in AKC hunt tests, and I like the challenge more in field trials.

Who are your training partners at home? 
Dave Ward

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 
She has always been an excellent marker, hence the “True to the Mark.”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.
We decided to keep her out of the litter we whelped because of her tenacity from the get-go. She was the runt, but always found her way.

You and your dog have survived nine series of the National Derby Championship. You are about to come to the line for the 10th series with a chance to be crowned the 2022 National Derby Champion. What song and artist would you want to hear playing as the two of you come to the line? 
“Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin