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1st Series Recap

 Monday, October 10, 2022

1st Series – Land Double

60 Dogs Started this Series

After the National Anthem, the Test Dogs started out the day at 7:50 am, beginning with "Kidd,"with Sue, and then came "Roscoe," with Kody giving the competitors a good idea of what to expect for the 1st series. 

Our first running dog #48 Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” with handler Al Vezey started the 1st series running this morning at 8:07 am!

The weather conditions were fairly temperate and we had partly cloudy conditions for the majority of the day.

Here is how things turned out for the 1st Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (10): 5 – 7 – 9 – 10 – 12 – 16 – 21– 34 – 52 – 60

2 No-Bird / Re-Runs (3): 7 – 9 – 52

Pick-Ups (4): 3 – 8 – 33 – 52

Scratches (2): 47 – 55

Our last running dog for the 1st Series was dog #46 Supersonic Flyboy, “Yeager," with handler Gary Mausolf. They came to the line at 1:01 pm and completed the test. This test was in the books officially at 1:05 pm.

60 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 4 hours and 58 minutes, which averages out to be just under 5 minutes per dog. (however it actually turned out to take about 3 minutes for each dog to run) 

Callbacks have been announced and we are heading into the 2nd Series, which will begin shortly!

46. Supersonic Flyboy, “Yeager, “BLM,” Gary Mausolf

Supersonic Flyboy "Yeager"
Lab Male -- 1/1/2021
Sire: NFC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse
Dam: AFC Watermarks What You Mean To Me
Breeder: Stacy Rick & Brad Knight
Owner: Gary & Cynde Mausolf, Tustin, MI
Handler: Gary Mausolf

Gary and Yeager came to the line at 1:01 pm

F – Out to the fall area, and got it!

L – Over the mound, right of the cedars, hunted deep right, 1 turn, back to the cedars and he got it!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Gary and Cynde Mausolf

Dog Name: Yeager

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

2022

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I’ve always had a passion for Field Trials being competitive by nature, and I’ve been a fan of the game since 1987. I bought my first trial dog in 1991, but only had the time and resources to play the Hunt Test game and only sporadically due to my career in the USAF and raising a family. After retiring from the service in 2012, I got back into training and running hunt tests and eventually field trials when I purchased my current dog, “Yeager.”

Who are your training partners at home? 

Al Arthur and Bill Bailey of Sandhill Retrievers – when I’m not training alone at home in Michigan.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

I retired from the Air Force after serving 27 years as a Commander, Instructor/Evaluator Pilot, flying the supersonic T-38 and B-1 Bomber. General Chuck Yeager, USAF Test pilot, was the first man to break the sound barrier, and he was my aviation role model. Hence the name Supersonic Flyboy, “Yeager.”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Yeager’s favorite thing to do when he’s not training is to play Frisbee with his Kong Frisbee; that and riding in the back seat of my truck despite having a brand new fancy 3-hole Ainley!

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? 

“Top Gun Anthem, Original Soundtrack” by Harold Faltemeyer and Steve Stevens on guitar.

45. Leitner Farms Home Run Hitter JH, “Babe,” YLF, James Hard

Leitner Farms Home Run Hitter JH "Babe"
Lab Female -- 11/5/2020
Sire: FC-AFC Hockley Creek's Switch Hitter
Dam: AFC Izzy Gittin' Bizzy
Breeder: Jim Horneck
Owner: James Hard & William Leitner, Madisonville, TX
Handler: James Hard

James and Babe came to the line at 12:56 pm

F – Out to the fall area for a tight hunt, then onto her bird

L – Over the mound, right of the cedars, tucked left into the trees, missed it and came out, back into the trees and she got it!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: William & Julie Leitner and James Hard 

Dog Name: Babe

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

1996

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

My training partner was running field trials and I decided competition builds character in you and your dog.

Who are your training partners at home? 

Mike Judas and James Hard.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

It is based on her parent’s names.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

She knows she is a competitive Labrador, but secretly she wants to be a lap dog.

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? 

“Centerfield” by John Fogerty 

44. Fatcitys Drunkin Otis Campbell, “Otis,” BLM, Travis Echelberry

Fatcitys Drunkin Otis Campbell "Otis"
Lab Male -- 3/19/2021
Sire: Seasides Troublesome Fowl Pursuits
Dam: Fatcity Caty Haddie MH
Breeder: Zach Campbell
Owner: Jeff Cashell, Perris, CA
Handler: Travis Echelberry

Travis and Otis came to the line at 12:53 pm

F – Left of the bales, quickly found his bird for a nice job!

L – Over the mound, straight to the cedars, a few turns in the trees and he got it, nice.

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Jeff Cashell

Dog Name: Otis

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

This is my first time.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

Travis Echelberry

Who are your training partners at home? 

Otis is with a pro, Travis Echelberry

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

I got him from Zach Campbell. I was watching the Andy Griffith Show and hence: Otis Campbell.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

NA

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? 

“God Bless The U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood

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

42. Green River Floyd’s Boy EARL, “Earl,” YLM, Marc Patton

Green River Floyd's Boy EARL "Earl"
Lab Male -- 2/21/2021
Sire: FC TruLine's Just Floyd
Dam: All In Allie
Breeder: Joseph Jordan
Owner: Stacy Willis, Barnwell, SC
Handler: Marc Patton

Marc and Earl came to the line at 12:45 pm

F – Perfect line to the Bird!

L – Left over the mound, to the right of the cedars, a few turns right into the trees and he has his bird

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Stacy Willis

Dog Name: Earl

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

2009

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I like the competition, and it was a logical step forward from Master tests.

Who are your training partners at home? 

Due to health problems, Marc Patton is my dog trainer

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Keeping it simple … 

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

We were offered the dog to replace a young dog I washed out. Marc happened to have a young litter just on the ground.

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? 

“We are the Champions” by Queen

41. Whiskey Rivers Recovering The Fallen, “Reaper,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Whiskey Rivers Recovering The Fallen "Reaper"
Lab Male -- 1/4/2021
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dam: Waltzing Across Texas
Breeder: Billy Fernandes
Owner: Christina & Joe Johnson, East Sparta, OH
Handler: Robbie Knutson

Robbie and Reaper came to the line at 12:42 pm

F – Out in front of the guns and straight to the bird.

L – Left of the mound, cut right to the fall area and his bird.

No Questionnaire

40. Discovering New Lands, “Chris,” BLM, Paul Sletten

Discovering New Lands "Chris"
Lab Male -- 10/12/2020
Sire: NFC-AFC Hunter Runs Boo Boo
Dam: FC Let The River Run
Breeder: Jay Chesshir & Tim Thompson
Owner: Paul Sletten & Tera Lanczak, Montello, WI
Handler: Paul Sletten

Paul and Chris came to the line at 12:37 pm

F – Smacked it!

L – Over the mound, wide right of the cedars, turned back right for a loop back in to the trees, missed it and looped left. Got deep right and worked around the cedars. He then worked it out and got his bird.

No Questionnaire

Owner Name: Paul Sletten and Tera Lanczak

Dog Name: Chris

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

Paul began working for Andy Attar in 1996.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I loved training the dogs to a high level and that got me in. 

Who are your training partners at home? 

Tera and I are training partners.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Chris was born on Columbus Day … And we always dream about our next travels 

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Chris’ favorite activities are pheasant hunting and morning cuddle time. 

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? 

“I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash 

Rerun 34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Crane's Oom Poppa Mow Mow "Elvira"
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: Jacob Crane, Satsuma, AL
Handler: Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came back to the line for a rerun at 12:32 pm

F – Through the bales and straight to the bird!

L – Wide right but came back to the cedars and got it!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Jacob Crane

Dog Name: Elvira

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

Down East Hunting Retriever Club on August 12, 2022 was the first field trial I had a dog compete in.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I have been training and running AKC and UKC hunt tests for the past six years. When I got Elvira, I decided I wanted to go the field trial route. Thanks to my trainer, Mike Bassett, I am now hooked!

Who are your training partners at home? 

Mike Bassett, Preston Stapleton, Clint Skipper and Nick Sutton.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Was jamming out to the Oak Ridge Boy’s song Elvira. Always liked when the bass singer, Richard Sturbin sang “oom poppa mow mow”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Although she is full throttle when it’s time to work, she loves to lay on the couch and burrow her head in your armpit.

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? 

“Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys

39. Core Sound’s Im Ready To Play, “Coach,” BLM, Reid Jones

Core Sound’s Im Ready To Play "Coach"
Lab Male -- 1/21/2021
Sire: Core Sound's Y'all Wanna Win Put Boobie
Dam: Core Sound's Shine Runner
Breeder: Ashley Domke
Owner: Mason Brown, Harkers island, NC
Handler: Reid Jones

Reid and Coach came to the line at 12:27 pm

F – Covered quite a bit of ground but found his bird

L – Took left side of mound, came in behind the guns, hunted deep, moved to the right side of the cedars and worked it out!

No Questionnaire

38. Vinwood’s Reckless Abandon Of Gunstock, “Reckless,” YLF, Yvonne Hays

Vinwood’s Reckless Abandon Of Gunstock "Reckless"
Lab Female -- 5/2/2021
Sire: FC-AFC Gunstock's Win Chester
Dam: Bam Bam's Blondie
Breeder: Michael & Karen Flanagan
Owner: Danny & Lisa Farmer & Yvonne Hays, Anderson, TX
Handler: Yvonne Hays

Yvonne and Reckless came to the line at 12:25 pm

F – Straight to the bird

L – Out to the right of the trees, turned quickly left and nailed it!

No Questionnaire

37. Flex’s Carbon Copy - Ditto, “Ditto,” BLM, Randy Whittaker

Flex’s Carbon Copy - Ditto "Ditto"
Lab Male -- 4/10/2021
Sire: FC-AFC Flawless Execution - FLEX
Dam: AFC Giddy Up Go II
Breeder: Randy Whittaker
Owner: Randy Whittaker, Lincolnton, GA
Handler: Randy Whittaker

Randy and Ditto came to the line at 12:21 pm

F – Smacked it!

L – Straight over the mound and to the bird, Excellent!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Randy Whittaker

Dog Name: Ditto

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

1977

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

NA

Who are your training partners at home? 

My wife and Baker Retrievers.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

We are hoping he will be as good as his sire, FC-AFC Flawless Execution-FLEX, thus the call name, ”Ditto.”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

NA

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? 

“I’m Still Standing” by Elton John

36. Beaver Creek Retriever’s Burning Ring of Fire, “Cash,” YLM, Travis Echelberry

Beaver Creek Retriever's Burning Ring of Fire "Cash"
Lab Male -- 11/27/2020
Sire: FC Watsons Rigem N Getem
Dam: Red Hot N Ever Ready Cinder
Breeder: Lance Flowers
Owner: Lance Flowers, Derby, KS
Handler: Travis Echelberry

Travis and Cash came to the line at 12:17 pm

F – Short hunt and he got it.

L – Wide right, curved in left to the trees and circled until he got it.

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Lance Flowers

Dog Name: Cash

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

2010

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I wanted to be around the best dogs in the country.

Who are your training partners at home? 

Just myself.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Because of his box red color, I went with “Burning Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash. His call name is “Cash.”

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

This puppy was special from the time he was just three weeks old; he just was interested in everything about this world.

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? 

“Burning Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash

35. Foundation’s On The Rocks, “Ice,” BLF, Greg McClure

Foundation's On The Rocks "Ice"
Lab Female -- 10/28/2020
Sire: Contenders Law Dawg MH
Dam: Yonah Double Shot of Crown MH
Breeder: Thomas Turner
Owner: Greg McClure, Gray Court, SC
Handler: Greg McClure

Greg and Ice came to the line at 12:14 pm

F – Out between the two bales & front footed the rooster flyer!

L – Came in right of the cedars, a quick left and he got it!

No Questionnaire

Re-Bird

 Re-Bird at 12:08 pm

No-Bird 34. Crane’s Oom Poppa Mow Mow, “Elvira,” BLF, Mike Bassett

Mike and Elvira came to the line at 12:07 pm and had a No-Bird on the flyer

They will come back after 5 dogs

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

32. Y-Farms Foxx’s Hot Lil Lady, “Foxy,” BLF, Jason Baker

Y-Farms Foxx’s Hot Lil Lady "Foxy"
Lab Female -- 12/9/2020
Sire: NFC-AFC Bayou Teche Swing For The Fence
Dam: YFarms Cash's Candlewoods Cutie MH
Breeder: Jennifer Young
Owner: Jennifer Young-Hopkins, Zachary, LA
Handler: Jason Baker

Jason and Foxy came to the line at 11:58 am

F – Straight line to her bird!

L – Over the mound, right of the cedars, a short hunt, around the trees a couple times and she got it!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Jennifer Young-Hopkins and Brad Hopkins

Dog Name: Foxy

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

This is our first field trial dog.

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

Because it is more of a challenge than a hunt test.

Who are your training partners at home? 

My husband, Brad, and our friends.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

She’s named after “Foxx” her dad.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

When “Foxy” was five months old, we saw so much drive to work and no fear of big retrieves. We knew she had a chance at running field trials.

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? 

“The Champion” by Carrie Underwood and Ludacris

31. Midway’s Minion, “Tag,” BLF, Nik Koumoundouros

Midway's Minion "Tag"
Lab Female -- 1/30/2021
Sire: FC 3Rs' Mr T Smoken Joe
Dam: Peaks Shootin' The Way To Happiness
Breeder: Kurt Edward Opel
Owner: Nik Koumoundouros & Woody Woodson, Carrollton, TX
Handler: Nik Koumoundouros

Nik and Tag came to the line at 11:55 am

F –  Between the bales, then left, turned back and right, went straight to her bird.

L – Wide right around the mound, cut back left and straight to her bird again!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Nik Koumoundouros & Woody Woodson

Dog Name: Tag

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

September 17, 2005 - Jayhawk Retriever Club

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

My first dog, Theo, was getting older. I wanted to get a puppy to train for duck hunting. I got Emma when she was 8 weeks old. Later, I met Ron Geels through Ducks Unlimited and began training with him and a couple local pros, Jim Swan & Mike Hafley. I trained Emma myself. I remember riding with Ron to Jayhawk and staying at the world-famous Copa in Kingman, KS. Emma and I JAMed our first Derby and if felt like winning a National. I am excited to be a part of the 2022 NDC; the Derby is the entry point for new participants to enter our sport.

Who are your training partners at home? 

Tim Milligan (Pro), Woody Woodson, Seth Kelly, Rich Davis, Ron Root, Jan Connely. In addition, the team at Midway Retrievers. They are amazing and take such great care of the dogs. Woody and I am eternally grateful for all they do.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Tim & Jenn Milligan named Tag; they also raised the litter. Woody’s wife chose her registered name. She is a handful, and we lovingly refer to her as Tag-manian Devil.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Tag was a slow starter, kind of a dud puppy. Tim and Jenn raised her with the help of Shannon Meggs, who works for Tim. I almost purchased Tag when she was a puppy after my dog Voodoo washed out of training. Tim had a very Tim Milligan way of explaining that Voodoo wasn’t going to make a FT dog. He sent me a text message with Tag’s pedigree. When I asked what that was, he replied “your new dog.” Message received!

 

I initially passed on Tag for another dog, Pink, who was closer to running trials. Pink qualified for this year’s NDC as well; however, she turned 2 in April. Fast forward about a year and the opportunity to purchase Tag with Woody Woodson presented itself and here we are today. BTW, Tag is no longer a dud.

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? 

“Tush” by ZZ Top