Monday, October 10, 2022

Pick-Up 33. Radfords Rockin American Spirit, “Rye,” BLM, Shawn Radford

Radfords Rockin American Spirit "Rye"
Lab Male -- 1/28/2021
Sire: Radford's Hop Scotch Whiskey
Dam: Barksdale's Southern Belle
Breeder: Mathew Barksdale
Owner: Shawn Radford, North Augusta, SC
Handler: Shawn Radford


Shawn and Rye came to the line at 12:03 pm

F – Very nice job of a very short bird.

L – Right of the mound, up the middle, cut left towards the cedars and very far back and away, dog was picked up.


Questionnaire
Owner Name: Shawn Radford

Dog Name: Rye

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 
2022

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 
Hunt Tests

Who are your training partners at home? 
Zach Clark and Robbie Knutson

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 
His sire named himself Scotch because he could never turn down a sip of good whiskey...

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.
He sleeps on the flat of his back with his legs all splayed out inside the kennel.

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? 
“Sucker For A Good Time” by Brent Cobb