Result: NGSPA of Ohio Championships

Location: Dresden, Ohio

Post Date: May 30, 2024

Submitted By: Robert Reynolds, D.V.M.

NGSPA of Ohio Open Shooting Dog Championship (l-r): Terry Boatright (judge), Mary Sue Schalk (judge), Chris Goegan with Haskal Run Ella, Robert Reynolds, Tom James (owner), and Larry Verk.

The 2024 running of the Ohio Championships began on April 22 at the Tri-Valley Wildlife Area near Dresden, Ohio, and concluded on April 26.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife had the clubhouse, kennels, corrals, and field trial grounds in excellent condition. Recent cattle grazing and mowing increased the visibility to a nearly perfect level to watch big-running dogs compete in this venue. Several out-of-state competitors remarked that they felt that Ohio's field trial area offered a great championship trial ground.
Our judges for the Open Shooting Dog were Terry Boatright and Mary Sue Schalk, both from Kentucky. All-Age Championship judges were Mary Sue Schalk and Mark Calder. Brian Riggle and Mark Calder, both from Pennsylvania, judged the Amateur Championship. The first four days were perfect weather for running dogs. The Derby Classic was judged by Fred Ryan and Bob Reynolds, both from Ohio.

Our judges gave all entries their full attention, and many competitors expressed their appreciation for our judiciary.

Our successful trial was made possible by the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Ohio members, who contributed their time and talent to our event. I would especially like to thank our secretary, Jennifer Goodall, as well as Chris Young, Bob Reynolds, Scott and Ann Weslow, Charlie and Laurie Brown, Gayle and Cheryl Graves, and our bird planters, Chris Young, Fred Ryan, Art Terstage, Hank Lewis, and Bob Reynolds. They did a terrific job planting birds and keeping the trial on schedule.

Once again, Purina is to be thanked for their continued support of our field trial events. SportDOG also provided training collars for our amateur champion.
We want to thank the pros who support our trial: Joe Orndorff, Dan DiMambro, Barry Bollinger, Chris Goegan, and all the amateurs who make these trials happen with help and participation.

The Winners
NGSPA of Ohio Open Shooting Dog Championship
The 2024 Open Shooting Dog Champion was Haskal Run Ella, owned by Tom James and handled by Chris Goegan. The judges reported that Ella had six well-placed, stylish finds and an exciting big shooting dog race, staying to the front for the entire brace.
The Open Shooting Dog runner-up was Hi N's Curtain Call, owned and handled by Hank Lewis. "Charlie" had a big shooting dog race with five finds and two backs.

Dresden, Ohio, April 22 - One Course
Judges: Terry Boatright and Mary Sue Schalk
NGSPA OF OHIO OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 28 German Shorthairs
Winner-HASKAL RUN ELLA, 1693823, female, by Joke's On You-Mc's Snake Eyes Rebel Lacy. Tom James, owner; Chris Goegan, handler.
Runner-Up-HI N'S CURTAIN CALL, 1687995, male, by Hi N's Bodacious-Hi N's Hasty Matilda. Hank Lewis, owner and handler.

NGSPA of Ohio Open All-Age Championship
Twelve dogs started in the Open All Age.
When the dust settled, the judges named Stoney Hill's Pinnacle Dee the champion, owned and handled by Dr. Kirk Loftin. Dee had three well-spaced finds, with the biggest race and kindly handling for the hour.
The All-Age runner-up was Hi N's Dirty Secret, owned and handled by Hank Lewis. Badger had two evenly spaced finds, two backs, and a strong all-age finish.

NGSPA of Ohio Open All-Age Championship (l-r): Mary Sue Schalk (judge), Kirk Loftin, Sherri Tangsrud with Stoney Hill's Pinnacle Dee, Robert Reynolds, Fred Ryan with Hi N's Dirty Secret, and Mark Calder (judge).

Judges: Mark Calder and Mary Sue Schalk
NGSPA OF OHIO OPEN ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 10 German Shorthairs
Winner-STONEY HILL'S PINNACLE DEE, 1694168, female, by Simons Gunner-Shadowrocks Mighty Mouse. Kirk Loftin, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-HI N'S DIRTY SECRET, 1687997, female, by Hi N's Bodacious-Hi N's Hasty Matilda. Hank Lewis, owner and handler.

NGSPA of Ohio Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
Twelve dogs were entered in the Amateur Shooting dog.
The champion was Uodibar's Robbi Jo, owned by Sherri Tangsrud and handled by Dr. Kirk Loftin. Robbi had five finds and an exciting forward race that gave her the win.
The runner-up was In Country's Hurricane Jane, owned by Dr. Robert Reynolds and Chris Young, handled by Chris Young. Janie had four well-placed finds with a good shooting dog race.

NGSPA of Ohio Amateur Shooting Dog Championship (l-r): Brian Riggle (judge), Kirk Loftin, Sherri Tangsrud with Uodibar's Robbi Jo, Robert Reynolds, Art Terstage with In Country's Hurricane Jane, Chris Young, and Mark Calder (judge).

Judges: Mark Calder and Brian Riggle
NGSPA OF OHIO AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats]- 12 German Shorthairs
Winner-UODIBAR'S ROBBI JO, 1662507, female, by Uodibar's Against All Odds-B D K's Sin City Casino. Sherri L. Tangsrud, owner; Kirk Loftin, handler.
Runner-Up-IN COUNTRY'S HURRICANE JANE, 1672744, female, by Hi N's Bodacious-Slaterock Mattie Clark. Dr. Robert Reynolds & Chris Young, owners; Chris Young, handler.

Open Derby Classic
The Derby was run with eight starters coming to the line. The judges were impressed with the quality of the future stars that competed.
The winner of the Derby Classic was In-Country's Aint Misbehavin. "Jazz" had three finds and a solid all-age race. Jazz is owned by Chris Young. Chris Goegan handled her for this event.
Second was In-Country's Prime Suspect. "Jinx" had two finds and a good shooting dog race. Jinx is owned and handled by Chris Young.
The third-place ribbon went to Hickory Acres Bull Rush. "Bully" had two finds and a good shooting dog race. Bully is owned by Scott and Ann Weslow and handled by Chris Goegan.
Many of the other young dogs showed a lot of promise as future champions!

Judges: Robert Reynolds and Fred Ryan
NGSPA OF OHIO OPEN DERBY - 8 German Shorthairs
1st-IN-COUNTRY'S AINT MISBEHAVIN, 1705269, female, by Keg Creek's Mc's Big Lick-In Country's Hurricane Jane. Chris Young, owner and handler.
2d-IN-COUNTRY'S PRIME SUSPECT, 1705270, female, by Keg Creek Mc's Big Lick-In Country's Hurricane Jane. Chris Young, owner and handler.
3d-HICKORY ACRES BULL RUSH, 1703072, male, by B M B's Free Ride-M S R's Rowdy Rhonda. Scott Weslow, owner; Chris Goegan, handler.