Pick-up 48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 12:03 pm

S – Around the brush and in for the bird.

L – Back in the old fall area of the short bird, guns helped. Dog picked up.

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 8:55 am

L – Smack!

RR – Perfect line up the field and to his bird!

Rerun 48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came back to the line at 4:38 pm

S – Halo is off and diving into the pond, under the arc, turned right as he moves across the hill, then came down to his bird.

L – Entered the pond on the left side, came out of the pond on the left and breaks in front of the gunners, going just deep of the bird and hooking around to scoop it up.

No-Bird 48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 4:14 pm and had a no bird

S – No Bird

They will come back after 5 dogs

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 12:03 pm

F – Very quick! Nice Job!

LL – Way low, cut around the cedar trees for a loop, back to the trees and then back to the bird.

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 3:14 pm

F – Gone one flapping - Good job!

LL – Across the field into the pond, swam past the end of the point to the far side, ran all the way to get deep of the guns, turned left and came down to the bird.

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line ...

L – Very nice line.

R – Wide right going out, got deep, hunted right and then came back in to the bird.

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 10:41 am

R – Skidded to a stop and put his nose on it!

LL – Very nice water and right to the bird!

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 4:04 pm

Out of the pond on the right - adjusted line and straight to the bird!

48. Silvertip’s Ring Of Light, “Halo,” BLM, Al Vezey

Silvertip's Ring Of Light "Halo" 
Lab Male -- 11/28/2020
Sire: FC-AFC Fordland's Bored Out Ford
Dam: FC-AFC Cajun Nightmares Rougaroux
Breeder: Justin & Maranda Williams
Owner: Russ & Cindy Hardy, North Pole, AK
Handler: Al Vezey

Al and Halo came to the line at 8:07 am

F – Left of the cedars, out in front of the guns, to the area, a few loops and he got it!

L – Around left of the mound, into the fall area and he had his bird.

Questionnaire

Owner Name: Russ and Cindy Hardy

Dog Name: Halo

When did you begin competing in Field Trials? 

I basically married into the Field Trial game. I love the people and of course the dogs. 

What made you decide to compete in Field Trials? 

I am a happy spectator/supporter. I don't think I'll ever run dogs. Dogs tend to run me, and that's okay.

Who are your training partners at home? 

Rob Erhardt is our pro trainer. We also train wtih the Russells and Bickleys in Gaineville, TX in the winter.

What is the origin of your dog’s name? 

Halo was the "orange" pup of the litter, so basically named after those Halo tangerines. Not because he was a little angel. :)

Tell us an interesting story about your dog.

Halo was raised with two rescue chihuahuas who had a habit of jumping on the dining room table to check out what was going on in the neighborhood. Now at 60+ pounds, Halo still thinks that's perfectly acceptable behavior for a Lab. Oh, and he also managed to deadbolt Russ and me out of our hotel room in Flagstaff when he was a puppy.

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? 

This is a point of marital contention, but I'm going with "Halo" by Beyonce.