Result: NBHA National Open Championship

Location: Dancyville, Tennessee

Post Date: Apr 30, 2024

Submitted By: Greg Blair

NBHA National Open Championship (l-r): Garry Malzone, Jillian Stuhr, Brian Petersen, William Smith (judge), Dr. Gene Spiotta, Daniel Bolden (judge), Ken Millikin (owner of runner-up), Tom Waite with Brushville Burton Spencer, Andrea Ward, Karl Forsberg, Don Knight, Chris Mullen with Southern Shadow's Bootlegger, Klaus Schmidt (owner of champion), Ike Todd, Marty Todd, Bill Currie, Julia Currie, and Mechelle Mullen.

The music has come to an end, and the final dance in Dancyville has been completed. This year's judges, Daniel Bolden and William Smith, named Southern Shadow's Bootlegger the 2024 NBHA National Open Champion! "Robert" is owned and handled by Klaus Schmidt and was scouted by Ike Todd. Joining him on the podium is Runner-up Champion Brushville Burton Spencer. "Spencer" is owned by Ken Millikin, was handled by Dale Creek Gundogs professional Tom Waite, and was scouted by Andrea Ward. The NBHA can't thank Bill Currie, Chris Mullen, Ike Todd, Dr. Gene Spiotta, Gene Spiotta, and the ENTIRE West Tennessee Field Trial Club for everything they've done for us each and every year!

Dancyville, Tenn., February 28 - One Course
Judges: Daniel Bolden and William Smith
NBHA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 26 Pointers, 10 Setters, 3 Irish Setters, 1 German Shorthair, and 1 Gordon Setter
Winner-SOUTHERN SHADOW'S BOOTLEGGER, 1700852, pointer male, by Lester's Prime Poison Lane-Southern Ritz Lane. Klaus Schmidt, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-BRUSHVILLE BURTON SPENCER, 1668700, setter male, by Jetwood-Fireside Drama Queen. Ken Millikin, owner; Tom Waite, handler.

Judges: Ike Todd and William Smith
NBHA OPEN DERBY - 5 Pointers, 2 Setters, and 2 Irish Setters
1st-INDIAN CREEK PEARL JAM, 1703034, setter male, by Indian Creek Wingman-Erin's Deja Vu. Jillian Stuhr & Garry Malzone, owners; Garry Malzone, handler.
2d-BANDIT HILL BERSERKER, 1700699, pointer male, by Touch's Grey Street-Bandit's Hill Lady. Klaus Schmidt, owner and handler.
3d-RAINTREE SIMPLY SINGULAR, 1700318, Irish Setter male, by Zansett Simply Red-Come Back Stellar. Cathy Lewis & Dean Reinke, owners; Tom Waite, handler.

NBHA OPEN PUPPY - 8 Pointers, 6 Setters and 2 Irish Setters
1st-CLEAR CHOICE, 1705151, setter male, by Daphne's Gage-Windy Hill Hidden Kelly. Buddy Smith, owner; Aaron Smith, handler.
2d-ROSE, unreg., pointer female, by Bonner's Hot Rize-Lester's Sundancer. Buddy Smith, owner; Aaron Smith, handler.
3d-SOUTHLANDS MILLIE GIRL, 1705373, pointer female, by Hillside Hey You-Annie's Rose's Halo. Karl Forsberg, owner and handler.

Due to unforeseen family responsibilities, the chairperson/reporter for this event was unable to attend. The NBHA would like to thank Andrea, Tom, Ken, Mike, Sylvester, Zach, Andy, David, and everyone who stepped up to keep everything running smoothly. We are forever grateful. We apologize for the shortened report, but that does not take away from a historically great event and the crowning of two strong performances! This year's championship is again brought to you by our upstanding sponsors in Purina Pro Plan, Garmin, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Clothing, World Class Bird Dogs, Gundog Central, and OnX Hunt.