Result: Prairie and Pelican Open All-Age Qualifying Trials

Post Date: Mar 25, 2025

Submitted By: Steve Messick

Prairie Open All-Age (l-r): Onlookers joining Matt Cochran with Westfall's Mandalay, Steve Auxier (judge), Allen Vincent with Wynona's All Business, Daniel Bolton (judge), Andy Daugherty with Dunn's True Reign, and Joyce Taylor.

Two national qualifiers took on the Camp Robinson trial area in the cold weather that came with it. First on the bill was the Prairie Open All-Age. Daniel Bolton from Mississippi and Steve Auxier from Nebraska were in the saddle. Veteran Westfall's Mandalay, under the guidance of Andy Daugherty for owner Bill Westfall, claimed top honors. In the No. 2 spot was Wynona's All Business for Allen Vincent and owner Robert Rankin. Third was Dunn's True Reign, under Allen Vincent and owner Norris Sims. They ran to the limits and birdwork top-notch.
The Open Derby followed. Local Mike Lemons and Arkansas' Headliner earned first, DS Raising Kane for Ike Todd and owner Alex Richert was second, and in third was Miller's Family Tradition for Korry Rinehart. All should be in the all-age circle next year.

Mayflower, Ark., January 20
Judges: Steve Auxier and Daniel Bolden
PRAIRIE OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] - 24 Pointers
1st-WESTFALL'S MANDALAY, F1682881, pointer male, by Strut Nation-Erin's Amazing Grace. Bill Westfall, owner; Andy Daugherty, handler.
2d-WYNONA'S ALL BUSINESS, F1704053, pointer male, by Miller Unfinished Business-Phantom's Sangria. Robert Rankin, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.
3d-DUNN'S TRUE REIGN, F1680537, pointer male, by Dunn's Tried'n True-Dunn's Get Out Sue. Norris Sims, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.

Prairie Open Derby (l-r): Daniel Bolton (judge), Mike Lemons with Arkansas' Headliner, Ike Todd with DS Raising Kane, Korry Rinehart with Miller's Family Tradition, and Mrs. Todd, joined by onlookers.

Judges: Daniel Bolden and Steve Messick
PRAIRIE OPEN DERBY - 17 Pointers
1st-ARKANSAS' HEADLINER, F1704230, pointer male, by Arkansas Warrior-White River Jade. Mike Lemons, owner and handler.
2d-DS RAISING KANE, F1717824, pointer male, by Rester's Cajun Spirit-Awakened. Alex Rickert, owner; Ike Todd, handler.
3d-MILLER'S FAMILY TRADITION, F1718205, pointer male, by Miller's King Poast-Bryson's Dialing On Line. Al Bryson, owner; Korry Rinehart, handler.

Next up, the Pelican trials. Andy Daugherty was back in the top spot with Westfall's Wheels Up for owner Bill Westfall, in second was Bonner's Hot Rize and Korry Rinehart, and in third was Sandridge Big Iron for owner Allen Vincent.
The Derby followed with Wynona's Rebel, owner Bruce Sooter, and handler Allen Vincent in the top spot; in second was Miller's Family Tradition and Korry Rinehart, and in third was Blackhawk Little Liz with Allen Vincent for owners Dr. Jim Mills and Steve Lightle. All did a good job for a tough stake. Jon Davis was in the judge's chair. Thanks to Roger Martin and all his help. Chairman Dr. Fred Corder could not be there; hopefully, he will return next year. Thanks to all the owners and handlers who supported these events.

Pelican Open All-Age (l-r): Roger Martin, Andy Daugherty, Matt Cochran with Westfall's Wheels Up, Korry Rinehart with Bonner's Hot Rize, Jon Davis (judge), and Allen Vincent with Sandridge Big Iron.

Judges: Jon Davis and Steve Messick
PELICAN OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] - 19 Pointers
1st-WESTFALL'S WHEELS UP, F1680653, pointer male, by Westfall's Black Ace-Westfall's Quick Trick. Bill Westfall, owner; Andy Daugherty, handler.
2d-BONNER'S HOT RIZE, F1687893, pointer male, by Miller's Speed Dial-Miller's Martha White. Jannie Chapman & Jay Henley, owners; Korry Rinehart, handler.
3d-SANDRIDGE BIG IRON, F1700919, pointer male, by Westfall's True Grit-Gin Smoke And Lies. Allen Vincent, owner and handler.

PELICAN OPEN DERBY - 10 Pointers
1st-WYNONA'S REBEL, F1717783, pointer male, by Dominator's Rebel Heir-White Smoke's Angel. Bruce Sooter, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.
2d-MILLER'S FAMILY TRADITION, F1718205, pointer male, by Miller's King Poast-Bryson's Dialing On Line. Al Bryson, owner; Korry Rinehart, handler.
3d-BLACKHAWK LITTLE LIZ, unreg., particulars not given. Dr. Jim Mills & Steve Lightle, owners; Allen Vincent, handler.

Pelican Open Derby (l-r): Jon Davis (judge), Allen Vincent with Wynona's Rebel, Korry Rinehart with Miller's Family Tradition, Matt Cochran with Blackhawk Little Liz, and Joyce Taylor.