Result: Northern New Jersey Field Trial Club

Location: Hardyston, New Jersey

Post Date: Mar 4, 2025

Submitted By: Jillian Stuhr

Open Shooting Dog winners joined by field trial participants.

On December 15, 2024, the Northern New Jersey Field Trial Club held its winter field trial in Hardyston, New Jersey. The forecast called for a blustery winter day where running dogs were essential to keeping warm!

The puppies started things off with enthusiasm. The winners were fun-running, classy navigators of the course.

In the Open Derby, Glassilaun Gladiator glided through the terrain, placing second for owner/handler Jamie Nee. Proving he was set out to do more than just squeak by, "Mouse" dominated the fields with stylish birdwork, earning him the top spot for handler Tim Cavanaugh.

The Open Shooting Dog heated things up with all dogs showing their competitive nature. Sliding into third was Savvy for owner/handler Jason Willams with three well-spaced finds. Showing off her field trial spirit, Courageous Cat and her stylish pointing style claimed the second spot for owner Ed Marron. Moving and grooving her way to first place was Sprout with seven finds and a forward race for team Indian Creek.

The Amateur Shooting Dog left us all feeling jolly, with handlers having great showings with their dogs. Indian Creek Perfect Storm stole (many of our hearts) along with third place as this 12-and-a-half-year-old Pointer gave it all he had, scoring four beautiful finds for owner/handler John Bleeker. Hurricane Freya swirled around the competition, working in sync with handler Jason Paternostro with her fun, stylish run and several well-handled finds. The shining star of the stake was Ramblin Rivers Autumn Skye, uncovering birds in places no other dog had, making her performance bird abundant and earning her the top spot for owner/handler Jason Williams. Congratulations to all handlers and owners!

Thank you to our judges for bearing the cold weather and our sponsors, Purina, Garmin, OnX Hunt, Gun Dog Supply, and Mule Gear, for supporting NBHA trials. The day was a fun way to get together and celebrate the holiday season amongst bird dog friends!

Hardyston, N. J., December 15
Judges: Steve Chiofollo and Peter Slattery
NBHA OPEN PUPPY - 6 Pointers and 1 Setter
1st-INDIAN CREEK CROSSFIRE, F1716824, pointer male, by Pure Confidence-Indian Creek Daphne. Jillian Stuhr, owner; Garry Malzone, handler.
2d-GLASSILAUN HIROLLINS BULLDOZER, unreg., pointer male, breeding not given. Jamie Nee, owner; Tim Cavanaugh, handler.
3d-HIFIVE'S WINGED RESERVE, F1709067, pointer male, by Little Traverse Django-Hifive's Top Shelf. Ryan Murphy, owner and handler.

NBHA OPEN DERBY - 4 Pointers
1st-HOG HILL FAFO, F1711945, pointer male, by Tattle Tailer-Ms. Antebellum. Tim Cavanaugh, owner and handler.
2d-GLASSILAUN GLADIATOR, unreg., pointer male, by Bittersweet War Cry-Bittersweet Recovery. Jamie Nee, owner and handler.

Judges: Tim Cavanaugh and Brian Wieland
NBHA OPEN SHOOTING DOG - 11 Pointers, 1 Setter, and 1 Vizsla
1st-INDIAN CREEK SPROUT, F1693330, pointer female, by Indian Creek Perfect Storm-Indian Creek Ramona. Jillian Stuhr, owner; Garry Malzone, handler.
2d-INDIAN CREEK COURAGEOUS CAT, F1670105, pointer female, by South Bound Strech-Indian Creek Sugar. Ed Marron, owner; Garry Malzone, handler.
3d-BURR OAK'S SAVVY, F1698523, Vizsla female, by Bangert's Red Baron-(dam not registered). Jason Williams, owner and handler.

Judges: Brian Wieland and Kerri Wieland
NBHA AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG - 9 Entries
1st-RAMBLIN RIVERS AUTUMN SKYE, F1690827, Vizsla female, by Ramblin Rivers Rolling Stone-Ramblin Rivers Crimson Sky. Jason Williams, owner and handler.
2d-HURRICANE FREYA, F1696741, setter female, by Five B K Country Road Pharoah-Leia. Jason Paternostro, owner and handler.
3d-INDIAN CREEK PERFECT STORM, F1650241, pointer male, by Sugarknoll Snow Warning-Mohawk Mill Lexus. John & Lori Bleeker, owners; John Bleeker, handler.

Amateur Shooting Dog winners joined by field trial participants.