Result: North Missouri Field Trial Association

Location: Edina, Missouri

Post Date: Mar 21, 2024

Submitted By: Kevin Western

The North Missouri Field Trial Association hosted an NBHA trial at the White Oak Ranch, near Edina, Missouri, on the weekend of January 27. White Oak Ranch is a blend of cattle and row crops. This diversity of terrain and cover provides an excellent test to measure a dog's ability to hunt and find birds. A special thanks goes to Corey Huchteman, owner and operator, who allowed us the opportunity to host a trial prior to the February calving season. We did battle some mud and wintery conditions, but all those who participated brought their "A" game and didn't let Old Man Winter stop the party.

Co-chairs for this trial were Tim Penn and Kevin Western. Special thanks to Danny Martin for helping drive the dog wagon. The judicial team consisted of Jack Glover, Danny Draffen, and Tim Penn. A big thanks for their dedication and attention to the job at hand, even though they battled the elements for the entire day. Big thanks to our NBHA sponsors, Purina Pro Plan and Gun Dog Supply, for their support. Other NBHA sponsors who support the NBHA throughout the year are Garmin, Mule Brand Clothes, OnX Hunts, and Gun Dog Central.

Thanks to all who participated and made this a great event. The following are the winners.

Edina, Mo., January 27 - One Course
Judges: Danny Draffen and Jack Glover
NBHA OPEN PUPPY - 1 Pointer, 1 Setter, 1 Irish Setter, and 1 German Shorthair
1st-HACKBERRY'S BRIGHT ROSE, 1706529, pointer female, by Hackberry's Elhew Chief-Hackberry's Stormy Night. Robert Konz, owner; Brian Kennedy, handler.
2d-BEAUCOUP CREEK ABBY, 1704369, setter female, by Beaucoup Creek Buck-Glover's Pepper Shaker. Donald R. Heisner, owner and handler.

NBHA OPEN SHOOTING DOG - 6 Entries
1st-BEAUCOUP CREEK BUCK, 1666952, setter male, by Shadow Oak Bo-Beaucoup Creek Ellie. Donald R. Heisner, owner and handler.
2d-CHIEF DECEPTION, 1691830, pointer male, by Erin's Country Rebel-Erin's Miss Daisy. Tim Penn, owner and handler.

Judges: Jack Glover and Tim Penn
NBHA OPEN DERBY - 6 Entries
1st-WESTERN'S SECOND CHANCE, 1701153, setter male, by Penrosa Hidncash-Shamrock's Tish. Kevin Lee Western, owner and handler.
2d-MISS GRACE, 1704743, pointer female, by Small's White Charger-Blue Mound's Mainstreet. Dan Crunk, owner; Danny Draffen, handler.
3d-HACKBERRY'S BRIGHT ROSE, 1706529, pointer female, by Hackberry's Elhew Chief-Hackberry's Stormy Night. Robert Konz, owner; Brian Kennedy, handler.

Judges: Danny Draffen and Tim Penn
NBHA AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG - 8 Entries
1st-GLOVER'S PEPPER SHAKER, 1695618, setter female, by Erin's Wild Atlantic Way-C C Erin O'Shamrock. Jack Glover, owner and handler.
2d-SOUTHPAW SHADOWCREEK STORM, 1705564, Weimaraner female, by Southpaw Contender-Southpaw Idle Wild. David R. Goetzinger, owner and handler.

Judges: Danny Draffen and Jack Glover
NBHA OPEN SHOOTING DOG - 3 Pointers, 2 Setters, and 1 Irish Setter
1st-CEDAR CREEK DUKE, 1693591, Irish setter male, by Cedar Creek Sixgun-Cedar Creek Ciara. Ed Liermann, owner; Sam Nutting, handler.
2d-WESTERN'S WHISTLIN DIXIE, 1700866, pointer female, by Touch's Smooth Rider-Touch's Conference Call. Kevin Western, owner and handler.

Rob Warner's Hawk setter backing Glover's Pepper Shaker (Jack Glover, handler).