Pick-Up 24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 8:20 am

L – Out under the arc, hunted in front and behind the guns, hunted deep for an extended time, but he worked it out and got it.

RR – Up the right side of the bale, crossed the road and hunted short then popped, gunners helped. Pick-Up.

24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 3:09 pm

S – Into the pond, coming out under the arc, circling behind the cedars, then coming back down to the shore to grab his bird.

L – Blitz drove the field, just missing the water on the left side, up the hill with a small loop to the bird.

24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 10:57 am

F – 1 tight turn at the tree and then straight out to the bird.

LL – Low, stayed in front of the guns and then straight to the bird.

Rerun 24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 1:50 pm

F – Smack!

LL – Across field, into the pond, the left side of the point, angled up then avoided the dam, out into the field deep of trees and guns, and then looped down to the bird.

No-Bird 24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 12:57 pm

F – No bird on the flyer

They will come back after 5 dogs

24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 8:49 am

R – Straight Line!

LL – Took the left side of the pond, ran towards the guns, 1 loop just deep, drove into the cover and got it.

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Mike Holliday

Dog Name: Blitz

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

February 2021

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

Competition and I enjoy the process of dog training

Who are your training partners at home? 

My pro is Wade Cashion

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Blitzen is German for lightning and I wanted a play off of Thunder and Lightning. My son spent three years in High School learning German, so he suggested Blitzen. One of the few words he remembered.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

At five months old, Blitz contracted a severe case of pneumonia and slowly recovered after spending14 days in canine ICU. His odds of survival were less than 20% at one point in time. He’s a fighter and I’m proud and honored to watch him work.

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? 

“For Those About to Rock,” by AC-DC

24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 2:53 pm

Smacked it!

24. Blitzen Rolling Thunder, “Blitz,” BLM, Mike Holliday

Blitzen Rolling Thunder "Blitz"
Lab Male -- 2/16/2021
Sire: FC-AFC Hockley Creek's Switch Hitter
Dam: FC Mossy River's Split Infinitives
Breeder: Robert McFarlane
Owner: Mike Holliday, Southlake, TX
Handler: Mike Holliday

Mike and Blitz came to the line at 11:24 am

F – Grabbed his bird on the run! Excellent Job!

L – Went up left, moved right to the cedars, turned back left and got his bird quickly!

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Mike Holliday

Dog Name: Blitz

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

February 2021

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

Competition and I enjoy the process of dog training

Who are your training partners at home? 

My pro is Wade Cashion

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Blitzen is German for lightning and I wanted a play off of Thunder and Lightning. My son spent three years in High School learning German, so he suggested Blitzen. One of the few words he remembered.

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

At five months old, Blitz contracted a severe case of pneumonia and slowly recovered after spending14 days in canine ICU. His odds of survival were less than 20% at one point in time. He’s a fighter and I’m proud and honored to watch him work.

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? 

“For Those About to Rock,” by AC-DC