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Event: Round Pond Amateur Shooting Dog Classic
Result: Round Pond Shooting Dog Classic

Location: Leslie, Georgia

Post Date: Mar 24, 2025

Submitted By: Cayla Key

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The Round Pond Amateur Shooting Dog Classic was held in its usual time frame, the third weekend in January.

The judicial saddles were ridden by two well-known and very successful people in the bird dog world, Dan DiMambro and Sergio Velez. This great duo judiciously watched all the contenders during the whole trial. Their time and effort to come out and judge were greatly appreciated. Round Pond was in wonderful condition. There were plenty of Bobwhite quail throughout the entire plantation. Tracy Swearingen and Neil Walker did a great job getting the grounds ready for this trial. Many thanks go out to Tracy Swearingen for marshaling every brace and Clayton Cook for driving the bird buggy and keeping the cooler stocked with fresh beverages. I would also like to thank Purina and Greg Blair for all that they do for our sport. Christy Swearingen and Debbie Hofer helped prepare all the meals. We would also like to thank Riley Anderson for coming out and putting on a great performance Saturday night. We would also like to thank the Walkers for allowing us to keep this trial going on their beautiful grounds. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to put on this wonderful trial.

Erin's Three Leaf Shamrock, handled by Stephens Walker, was declared the winner with four outstanding finds. He had a find at 25, 35, 38, and 43. He suffered an unproductive at 58. His performance kept you high in the saddle as he impressed everyone with each step he took. The judges didn't want to take their eyes off him. Each step displayed strength, high style, and lots of class. He hunted diligently and pointed birds with perfect manners. He also had a strong forward race and always stayed to the front of the gallery. At the end of his performance, the bar had been set, and a true winner was on top.

Erin's Young Offender, owned and handled by Alan Atkins, was declared second with one find at 33. He stood with great class and manners. He had a solid drive hunting with each step he took. He was all class with an overall nice performance throughout the hour. He had impeccable manners and stood beautifully. He also had a strong forward race and finished in the front.
Late Hit, owned and handled by Hunter McDuffie, was declared third with one find at 17. He gave an outstanding performance on the ground. He displayed excellent manners. He had a strong forward race with amazing birdwork.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this trial. Thank you to all the handlers and scouts who came out to participate. We couldn't do this without you all.

Leslie, Ga., January 16
Judges: Dan DiMambro and Sergio Velez
AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 23 Pointers and 6 Setters
1st-ERIN'S THREE LEAF SHAMROCK, F1669152, setter male, by Erin's Hidden Shamrock-Northwoods Chardonnay. S. Tucker Johnson, owner; Stephens Walker, handler.
2d-ERIN'S YOUNG OFFENDER, F1692325, pointer male, by Erin's Redrum-Erin's Irresistible Bess. Alan Atkins, owner and handler.
3d-LATE HIT, F1687601, pointer male, by Miller's Blindsider-Abigail Lil. Hunter McDuffie, owner and handler.

2025 Annual Round Pond Youth Trial
The second annual Round Pond Youth Field Trial ran on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The trial is run over three beautiful courses that meander over the beautiful grounds of Round Pond Plantation.
A special thanks to everyone who put in time, dedication, and energy into making this youth trial possible. We would also like to thank everyone who sponsored this trial. Dustin Kirby made a contribution. Youth Field Trial Alliance provided the rosettes, ribbons, winner prints, and judges' gifts. Greg Blair with Purina provided a bag full of goodies for each handler. Thank you, Neil and Pam Walker, for providing lunch. Dan DiMambro and Sergio Velez handled the difficult task of judging this highly contested trial. The first brace broke away at 9 a.m. under blue skies and a cool breeze. Each handler showed excitement and determination. The judges expressed how this was a very hard trial to judge due to all the handlers and dogs doing such a wonderful job.

The Winners
First place was awarded to "Rick," handled by Hayes Green. Rick laid down an impressive ground race highlighted by one find at 30. At the end of his performance, the bar had been set, and a true winner was on top. Second place was awarded to "Patch," handled by Montana McLean. Patch displayed high class with a strong forward ground race with a find at 15. He suffered an unproductive at 8. Third place was awarded to "Dianne," handled by Owen Burson. Dianne handled nicely with finds at 7 and 15. Junior Division was awarded to "Pickles," handled by Loretta Cook. Pickles chalked up a good find at 10, with a strong forward race.