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Result: Northwest Chukar And National Amateur Chukar All-Age Championships

Location: Marsing, Idaho

Post Date: Nov 5, 2024

Submitted By: Bridget Ledington

Northwest Chukar OSDF24

Northwest Chukar Open Shooting Dog Championship (Front, l-r): Bridget Ledington (scout), Bill Owen with Champion Mauck's Wyeast Owyhee Ajax, Matt Blockovich (scout) with Runner-up Champion O T F's K's Good Time, Brian Gingrich (handler), Ed Mayhew, and Sergio Velez. (Back, l-r): Jim Ledington (judge), Alex Mauck (owner/handler), Kris Wall, Jason Staley (judge), Anne Tyson, Jenne Burgi, and Rich Burgi.

For many years, these trials have been held at Prairie Wind Ranch, but disaster struck in August. The Paddock Fire, started by lightning on August 18, devastated the sagebrush hills and rocky outcroppings and burned nearly 190,000 acres, including most of the ranch. As a result of the fire and the later date, many thought the Northwest Chukar trials would have to be canceled this year, but with great effort from many people, the stakes were moved to the legendary Mile Post 9 grounds south of Marsing, Idaho, and were thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.

Boise Valley Pointing Dog Club would like to thank Jim and Martha Ledington, Bridget Ledington, Phil and Sharon Bowden, the German Pointer Club of Idaho, Kevin McRae, Alex Mauck and Christina Wall, Cliff Mesnard, Mel Lueck, Bill Owen, and all the others that helped making these trials successful. Without the efforts of all these people, the Chukar trials would not have been possible. Also, the Club would like to thank the attendees and professionals who come each year. The Boise Valley Pointing Dog Club would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to Purina, SportDOG, Garmin, The Saddle Guy, and UltraCruz for the sponsorship of these trials.

The trials started with the Larry Brech Memorial Classic Derby. Painted Owyhee Ky, owned and handled by Jim Ledington, was first; Dezasterous Silver Bandit, owned by Robby Thompson and handled by Brian Gingrich, was second; and Circle B Americus RJ, owned by Phil Bowden and handled by Sergio Valez, was third.

The Shooting Dog Championship was next, judged by Jim Ledington and Jason Staley. Mauck's Wyeast Owyhee Ajay was champion on a solid race and a find in the middle of the hour of brace 7. O T F's Good Time was named runner-up, owned by Mat Blockovich and handled by Brian Gingrich. Good Time ran in the second brace and had a stop to flush and a find near the end of the hour.

The weather caused a delay in the All-Age Championship for half a day, but the stake was eventually swept by Canadian professional Sergio Velez. The champion was BK Unforgiven, owned by Sam Handous, and the runner-up was BK Bulletproof owned by Phil Bowden, Rod Lecher, and Sergio Velez. In the third brace, Unforgiven had a very nice race and a very striking covey find near the end of the hour, which set the bar for the rest of the stake. Bulletproof had a forward all-age race after a find in the first quarter hour in the 10th brace. The All-Age judges were Rich Burgi and Ed Mayhew.

The National Amateur All-Age Championship was held on the weekend and was judged by Rich Burgi and Brian Gingrich. Mauck's Wyeast Owyhee Dallee was named champion, owned and handled by Alex Mauck, and Painted Owyhee Breeze was named runner-up, owned and handled by Bridget Ledington. Both had all-age races, and the judges ordered a call-back to complete the placements.

Larry Brech Memorial ODF24

Larry Brech Memorial Open Derby Classic (Back, l-r): Jim Ledington (owner), Bill Owen (judge), Ed Mayhew, Kris Wall, Phil Bowden, and Alex Mauck. (Front, l-r): Bridget Ledington (breeder/scout) with Painted Owyhee Ky, Robbie Thompson (owner/scout) with Dezasterous Silver Bandit, Mel Lueck with Circle B Americus RJ, and Sergio Velez (handler).

Marsing, Ida., September 30
Judges: Alex Mauck and Bill Owen
LARRY BRECH MEMORIAL OPEN DERBY CLASSIC - 14 Entries
1st-PAINTED OWYHEE KY, F1708747, pointer male, by Miller's Total Eclipse-Painted Owyhee Breeze. Jim Ledington, owner and handler.
2d-DEZASTEROUS SILVER BANDIT, F1709966, pointer male, by Haney's Silver Dollar-Bandit's Hill Lady. Robert Thompson, owner; Brian Gingrich, handler.
3d-CIRCLE B AMERICUS RJ, F1704282, setter female, by Audubon Americus-Circle B Burning Stardust. Circle B Setters & Phil Bowden, owners; Sergio Velez, handler.

Judges: Jim Ledington and Jason Staley
NORTHWEST CHUKAR OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 19 Entries
Winner-MAUCK'S WYEAST OWYHEE AJAY, F1694269, setter female, by P W Sunrise-Lee Ann's Sassy. Alex Mauck, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-O T F'S GOOD TIME, F1694428, German Shorthair male, by W D K's Otis-OTF's Tickle Me Wild. Mat Blockovich, owner; Brian Gingrich, handler.

Northwest Chukar AAF24

Northwest Chukar Open All-Age Championship (Front, l-r): Mike Wilkin, Ed Mayhew (judge), Bridget Ledington (scout) with Champion BK Unforgiven, Sergio Velez (handler), and Phil Bowden (owner) with Runner-up Champion BK Bulletproof. (Back, l-r): A curious spectator, Ray Carter, Brian Gingrich, Jarry Waldon, Mel Lueck, Rich Burgi (judge), Bill Owen, and Jim Ledington.

Judges: Rich Burgi and Ed Mayhew
NORTHWEST CHUKAR OPEN ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 28 Entries
Winner-BK UNFORGIVEN, F1699366, pointer male, by Fastforward's B K Gunner-B K Northwest Express. Sam Handous, owner; Sergio Velez, handler.
Runner-Up-BK BULLETPROOF, F1696564, pointer male, by Fastforward's B K Gunner-Wiggins Miss Stella. Sergio Velez, owner and handler.

Judges: Rich Burgi and Brian Gingrich
NATIONAL AMATEUR CHUKAR ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 19 Entries
Winner-MAUCK'S WYEAST OWYHEE DALLEE, F1687695, setter female, by T's Gunslinger-Hidden Jasmine. Alex Mauck, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-PAINTED OWYHEE BREEZE, F1669636, pointer female, by Utah's Red Rock Express-Little Willow Aaron. Bridget & Jim Ledington, owners; Bridget Ledington, handler.

National Ama AA ChF24

National Amateur Chukar Championship (Front, l-r): Jason Staley (scout) with Champion Mauck's Wyeast Owyhee Dallee, Alex Mauck (owner/handler), Kris Wall, Jim Ledington (scout) with Runner-up Champion Painted Owyhee Breeze, Bridget Ledington (owner/handler), and Mel Lueck. (Back, l-r): Sergio Velez, Mike Wilkin, Bill Owen, Brian Gingrich (judge) with Heffe, Rich Burgi (judge), and Jennie Burgi.