Event: Smith Celebration
Result: Pittsburgh Field Trial Club and English Setter Club of America

Location: Waynesboro, Georgia

Post Date: Apr 15, 2025

Submitted By: Margaret C. Drew

Amateur Elwin Smith Shooting Dog Classic (front, l-r): Eli Taylor with Erin's Primetime, Madison Tilly with Hatteras Rip Tide, and Joe Bush holding the Top Setter plate. (Behind): Harold Ray, Margaret Drew, Jett Ferebee with Two Spot Tommy, Jason Williams, Brian Sanchez with Great River Yellowstone, Dr. Bob Canada with Hard Truth, Marty Robinson, Doug Ray, and Sherry Ebert.

The Smith Celebration, hosted by the Pittsburg Field Trial Club and the Setter Club of America at the Smith Setter Plantation in Waynesboro, Georgia, turned into a spectacular event. After months of planning, the inaugural commencement date was March 7, 2025. Drawn on March 5 were 20 amateur derbies, 103 amateur shooting dogs, 28 open derbies, and 72 open shooting dogs. Imagining 223 dogs in one event is mind-boggling!

Elwin and Inez Smith would have been honored and pleased with the turnout and support. Harold Ray remained the grand marshal throughout the 18 days. Although the chairman was Joe Cincotta, enough cannot be said for Doug Ray and the staff at Smith Setter Plantation.

Preplanning went to committee members. Graphics and photography were carried out by Chris Mathan, and other committee members who assisted were Doug Ray, Lea Ray, Aimee Atkins, Anna Cruse, Brian Sanchez, Marty Robinson, and Joe Lordi. Sherry Ray Ebert, Jason Williams, Ashby Morgan, David Huffine, and Brian Sanchez served as judges. The group was saddened to learn that Barbara Teare was unable to attend to report the amateur events due to an accident requiring the hospitalization of a family member. Margaret Drew was present to run in the amateur stakes and report the open stakes; consequently, she agreed to fill the dual reporting role. Support came from SBHA, Eukanuba, Setter Club of America, SportDOG, Kinetic, The Saddle Guy, James O'Neal Ram, Gundog Central, and others. During the amateur, groups of individuals stepped up to cover the cost of breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Doug and Lea Ray kicked the event off with burgers on Thursday, March 6. This was followed by meals three times a day as sponsored by Eukanuba, with special recognition to Lynn Carradine. Also, thanks to the Cincotta and McCay families, Southern Bird Hunters Association, Bert Geary and Trent Hubert, several meals by the Sanchez family and Great River Kennels, Sherry and Kyle Ebert, Chris Sellers, Ryan Mobley and the Fisheye Grill, Craig Elliott and Salter Building Supply, Ace Hardware of Waynesboro and the Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce. Additional groups stepped up to provide meals, some of these were: Johnny and Joyce Taylor, David Steel, Tommy Liesfeld, Joe and Peggy Bush, Jett and John Ferebee, Darrell Gunby, Allen Linder and Madison McDonald, the Doug Hinton family, Tommy Brigman and Kyle Boone, the Indiantown Gap Field Trial Club, the Bonnetti family, Chad Adams Son and Stables, Sweet Pea Cafe and even a closing Saturday evening meal by Steve Hutto, Kaley Lee, Steve Hurdle and Conecuh Station. Even Sunday evening was covered with a handful of participants left to pack and head home. If I have missed anyone, especially the homemade cookie and cakes queens who brought snacks on the wagon for break times, I apologize. Some of these folks were Melissa Thomas and Connie Riley.

Doug and his staff at Smith Setter Plantation were instrumental with much of the daily routine on the grounds. Pretrial preparation allowed for planned parking, where to stake horses, dog spaces and cleaning plans, marking courses, ongoing grounds care and quail feeding, transporting to the start line for dogs (six dogs in the morning and another six for the afternoon). There were vehicles and wagons for those who could not ride to get a first-hand view of the braces. Without the help and endless driving by Eli Taylor, David Steel, Amie Atkins, and Doug Ray, no dogs would have been at the starting lines, and only a few people could have viewed the dogs in competition. In addition to the braces with birds and dogs, there was an exceptional community within the amateur family. As stated, there was breakfast, lunch, and supper daily, all provided by donations from the various families listed. The amateur breakfast was served, with a crowd of 40 - 50 for lunch and an evening meal at 6:30 with crowds around 70. There were folks coming to Doug and Harold offering help in so many ways I cannot begin to tell you who and how, but please just take my word for it: "An outpouring of generosity, as was always seen in the Ga-Lina years, happened day after day."

These meals were beyond field trial tradition, but rather gourmet meals. The biggest evening meal was on Friday, March 7, with the Smith tradition of roasted turkey and ham. This was served in honor of Mrs. Inez Smith and "In Recognition of Women in Field Trials." The hall was decorated with round tables, covered with linen table clothes and centerpieces by Anna Cruse, each depicting some aspect of bird dogs. The event was attended by 152 people. Later that evening, a large plaque was presented in honor of all women in field trials around the globe. Presentation was made by Lynn Carradine from Eukanuba, Marty Robinson, SBHA president, and Joe Cincotta, Smith Celebration chairman. Sherry Ray Ebert and Mary Tracy accepted the plaque. The plaque is now hanging on the wall in the clubhouse. Women present were recognized and presented Eukanuba packages.

When Joe Bush, candidate for the Hall of Fame, was recognized on Friday evening, he sang "Glory Glory" in honor of John Rex Gates, who had recently passed.

One evening, an auction was held to benefit the youth trial foundation. Window decals were also available for this project, for which Chris Mathan is a co-leader.

Each morning following the 6:30 breakfast, horses and dogs reported to the start line for an 8 a.m. whistle. Three one-hour braces were planned for each morning with a repeat of three more in the afternoon on the well-groomed and ample quail-covey courses. Once again, the courses were marked and marshaled so everyone knew where to go. When someone needed a scout, folks like Brian Sanchez and others stepped up to help.

The Smith Setter Plantation grounds developed and grew under the Smith name, with Harold Ray spearheading the progression. In the early years, Sherry Ray Ebert worked side by side on the development. The Rays were supported by the Smiths. In 1964, the Rays came to what is now known as the Smith Setter Plantation; however, it was little more than a piece of land at that time. It was a dream of the Smiths that started in the early '50s with no budget, just a dream to improve Setters and have the best in the land. In 1964, Harold Ray came to work for the Smiths on their Shell Bluff Farm in Waynesboro, Georgia. With Harold and Sherry working long hours and supported by Elwin and Inez Smith, a large wildlife-friendly plantation grew. An old Ford tractor and an old tree cutter were the first implements; however, in recent years, more land, equipment, and additional help have created a very special bird dog niche in Waynesboro, Georgia. Many people have traveled to Ames, Sedgefield, Hoffman, and other plantations; however, what we experienced at the Smith Setter Plantation is equal. Should this trial continue, you need to mark your calendars.

Elwin and Inez loved their bird dogs and especially enjoyed hunting quail; therefore, the development was bound to happen. The Rays worked endless hours and years to develop the grounds. They were equally devoted to studying and developing a breeding program for setters. The Smiths wanted the best natural hunting quail lands and the best hunting setters. These setters had to not only look nice, but they also had to have brains and use them in the field.

A booklet was prepared and passed out, noting judges and some events; this is a keepsake item to save with our memories. Drawing sheets were available online and as a handout in the clubhouse. Oh, the clubhouse has a kitchen, which was well used. There are benches and tables and bathrooms close by. The walls in the clubhouse are full of historic pictures depicting the development of Smith Setters Plantation. A daily posting of the braces was completed on "The Field Trialer" so folks could stay informed. Prior to the trial, the Smith Celebration had a website where hats and clothing items were available. These items were shipped directly to customers. Folks who were unaware of this availability requested that the online store be reopened, which it was for 10 days.

The meeting of old friends and making new friends all in the same family circle of bird dogs is what this event was all about. Your reporter and her husband have been involved in this bird-dogging game since 1978. As with many others, we have traveled from the northeastern areas of Canada and Maine all the way to Florida, all states in between, and central USA. The friends we have made along the way cannot be measured. The Amateur Smith Celebration was a celebration of bird dogging at its highest, with friends helping each other and enjoying friends with their dogs.

On Friday, March 7 at 8 a.m., the group eagerly assembled across the street where two courses meander through cleared and slightly wooded areas beneath huge power towers. There are planted pines, fields of love grass or sage grass, as well as areas where scrub oaks abound. The boundary between property lines is fenced. There are ample paths cut through all the cover, and each road connects back to the center loop. The plantation had large black water tubs everywhere, and quail were seen in coveys of three to 20. The temperature and wind played a large part in whether dogs found birds for their hour or only part of their hour. As we all know, this is true everywhere quail are pre-released or hunted.

Judging the Amateur Derby were Sherry Ray Ebert, Mott, North Dakota, and Jason Williams, Blakely, Georgia. Named winner was an orange and white Pointer female owned and handled by Pete Del Collo from Virginia. His wife Chris was the scout. Pat Casey, a pro trainer from Virginia, and Pete train together frequently. In fact, Pat had to run Bittersweet War Dance in the United States Quail Futurity in January as Pete had some broken ribs at the time. Bittersweet War Dance started out with an impressive opening cast. He was from a litter between Bittersweet War Cry x Bittersweet Recovery. He had polished finds, high and proud, as well as steady to wing and shot at 3 and 13. He is an extremely stylish and classy running young dog, with perfect stands on both his finds and his one nonproductive at 28.

Second went to Hightailing Cindy, a Pointer female bred, owned, and handled by Kevin Joyce from New York. Maureen Joyce was the scout. Cindy was bred by the Joyces with a litter sired by Cheyenne Jack and their female Hightailing Maggie. Cindy started her 30 minutes with eye appeal, but at a closer range than the winner. Her range increased as time progressed, and she grew more confident. She had a find at 15 showing great style on point and was steady to wing and shot. She finished going away with a positive desire to continue hunting. It should be noted that she is only 14 months old.

Named to third place was Waybetter Star, a Pointer female owned by Carl Bishop, although handled by Tommy Brigman. This white and orange derby is out of Miller's Upgraded Version x County Line Sky. She had a find at 15 and gave chase. A steady find with nice style at 24. She hunted hard the entire 30 minutes and finished with a nice closing cast.

The Smith Top Setter Award for the Amateur Derby went to Beckworth's Lone Star, an English Setter male, with Alan York from Georgia. He is out of Blackburn's Bo x County Line Dutch. "Jim," as he is called, had two contacts with quail, one with derby manners. He was one of three setters in the class.

The Elwin Smith Amateur Shooting Dog Classic was the largest amateur shooting dog event in memory. The drawing was held on March 5, with 103 entries from across the United States--75 were Pointers and 28 were Setters; 53 handlers were recorded. Due to the large entry and travel issues, some scratches occurred; however, the galleries remained full to the end. Some rode horses, but for those unable to mount up, the Smith Setter Plantation had the Hunt Buggy and other modes of travel to accommodate all participants.

Competing in this event, drawn in brace one and then being carried to the very end as the top dog, was Hard Truth, a Pointer male owned by Dr. and Mrs. Bob Canada. Although the Canadas were in Waynesboro, handling fell to Brian Sanchez. This 6-year-old Pointer is from a litter out of Erin's Redrum x Pearl Again. Hard Truth scored an impressive six finds. The first was at 4, nearing the end of the tree and field line along Ben Hatcher Road. He was well tucked into the cover, proudly awaiting his handler. Again, by 8, he was solid, as he was found standing around the corner with the neighbor's house as a backdrop. He continued this strong and intelligent hunting pattern. At 27, he stopped adjacent to the small pines that stretch from west to southeast beyond the power lines away from Ben Hatcher Road. Once again, he was straight fast-forward. Each cast he made he carried to the end or was stopped by quail. At 36, we watched him stop well to the front, muscles intense as he awaited the rush of a flushing covey. This handler and dog had a mutual understanding: dog to find and point, with handler flushing and shooting. Nice team. As the course travels adjacent to some neighboring burned woods, we drop slightly down through some hardwood growth, where a magnificent old red oak stands. It was nearing that area at 44, where a long flushing attempt produced nothing. Signs in the area led the judges to think it may have been a wild turkey; however, a nonproductive was scored. Appearing when and where he should, point was called at 48, where quail once again were seen and heard bursting skyward, with Hard Truth exhibiting style and etiquette beyond words. When released to finish his hour, he bounded forward and had an abbreviated absence, although found straight to the front for a last point at 59. "Wow" is all everyone could say. He had lost his bracemate at 8 and then went on to run a clinic on how to hunt and find quail. We all knew the standard for this classic had just been set. Nine days and 101 dogs later, Hard Truth was still on top.

Second went to Great River Yellowstone, owned and handled by Brian Sanchez. Yellowstone ran in the afternoon with temperatures much higher than the morning. A large gallery still was present, eagerly watching as this fifth brace motored away and were seen making their way through and around the love grass fields in forward casts. With Tom Brigman still scouting for Brian, scout called point near the rifle range at 13. All in order for Yellowstone, although soon thereafter, his bracemate was up and Yellowstone quickly took to covering the countryside at a good distance, yet close enough for all to speculate where he might next be standing. At 17, the course turned to the right beyond the rifle range, with the wind behind our backs, a single quail lifted, and Yellowstone was seen to stop midair and come down on four feet with body frozen. This was a natural classic "stop to flush" where the wind had prevented scent from being smelled, but sound and natural instinct had registered in Yellowstone's brain. STOP.

Following this, he reached wide and forward until 38, where he had point called on the hillside by a pheasant tower shoot area, and again at 46 by the metal water tub. This course crosses Ben Hatcher Road, so with a water tub attracting Yellowstone while the gate was opened and traffic stopped, we were soon back to glimpses of a fleeting white speck hunting every possible bird area. The course on the Smith house side of Ben Hatcher Road is more hilly, although still with some woods and fields of love grass. The very end of this course has some big hills and lots of area to hunt, with more natural water than the other two courses. Despite the heat, at 52, in the sporting clay area, Yellowstone stood intensely awaiting his handler to flush still another covey. As time was called, the handler had just raised his hat once again; however, he just rode to his dog, dismounted, and petted him before returning him to the hunt buggy boxes. No birds were seen. Yellowstone is a 6-year-old out of Fastforward's B K Gunner x Wiggins Miss Stella, although showing no signs of slowing down.
Third went to Two Spot Tommy, a Pointer male owned and handled by Jett Ferebee, with his son John scouting. Two Spot made quick notice that he was on the ground to hunt and find birds. At 5, he was standing over the hill and out of sight. All in order when he was found and quail flown. As he took in the countryside in this remote area, we could watch him marching side to side in wide casts, which produced plenty of coveys. At 31 and 42 above the ponds, he stood with precise indication for the handler to flush. His forward travel was halted by covey finds at 46 along the path near the last pond and again at 54 among the love grass in fields where many brush piles left from Hurricane Helene still remain.

In the Elwin Smith Amateur Shooting Dog Classic, there were two honorable mentions, although the judges stated there could easily have been a few more. Erin's Prime Time, a Pointer male handled by Brian Sanchez and scouted by Tom Brigman, received an honorable mention. He ran early in the week, Brace 7, scoring four finds, three backs and one nonproductive at 11. His race was admirable, although not as consistent as the winners. A second honorable mention and the Top Setter Award went to Hatteras Rip Tide, an English Setter male owned and handled by Jett Ferebee with son John scouting. Rip Tide and bracemate Harbor City Express were a pair to watch, both very fast and classy, both attractive on point. Rip Tide was a little more powerful on the ground and finished all of his casts, causing the handler to ride to gather him up at the close of the hour. A very exciting brace with four divided finds. Rip Tide earned the Top Setter of the Amateur Shooting Dog as he was the only setter to finish his hour out of 28 setters entered.

The winner of this classic received Purina Top Shooting Dog Award points, Amateur Invitational Championship points, and the SBHA National Dog of the Year Award.

Prizes for the Elwin Smith Amateur Shooting Dog Classic included the points mentioned, as well as a 410-shotgun and a painting for the winners. Gift cards and crystal trophies were awarded to all three placements, along with leather items, Eukanuba feed, Garmin train and track collars, and engraved and mounted crystal bowls. Honorable mentions received crystal trophies, gift certificates, leather items, and Eukanuba feed. The Top Setter received leather items, a gift certificate, and a Jerry Murray handmade plate with a setter picture.

On Monday, March 17, the Bill McNamee Open Derby began with 28 entries drawn. Judging was Sherry Ebert and Brian Sanchez. With a few scratches, only 25 dogs were run. First went to Mohawk Mill Lady Justice, a Pointer female owned by Ed and Meghan McCay with Matt Basilone handling. She is out of a litter bred by Gary and Ellen Winall with Imagine and Mohawk Mill Dolly. Mill Justice rolled off the breakaway at five minutes to 2. She and bracemate screamed forward showing good bird sense in the areas they hunted. Her range was wide and well distanced, stopping at 18 near a brush pile for her only find. All in order for wing and shot as she finished her 30 minutes in continued fast hunting mode.
Second went to Deena Jet Boyer, a Pointed female owned by Steve and Darron Boyer with Mike Tracy. This brace was a well-paired brace as well--Deena Jet and Zero Tolerance, a Pointer male owned by Marty Moore and handled by Scott Miller. These two dogs were bold and snappy, Zero Tolerance slowing a little to more carefully hunt his chosen covers. Deena Jet had a thrilling bounce to her every step, a race judges declared as the best of the stake. No birds were found by these dogs; however, their races covered the course with intelligent casts and eye-catching movement, leading to being placed on their race.
This Derby stake was a Purina Points trial and an SBHA points stake. Besides the entry division check, winners were presented with crystal trophies and Eukanuba feed.

The Inez Smith Open Shooting Dog Classic drew 72 entries with Ashby Morgan from Matthews, Virginia. Judging with Ashby was Dave Huffine from Wilmington, North Carolina. Taking home the top honors was CS Four Season's Gunner, an orange and white Pointer male with some ticking owned by Tony Gibson and Harold Ray. Handling was Doug Ray. Gunner is a 4-year-old with multiple derby and shooting dog placements. He was drawn to run in Brace 20, which meant he started on the other side of the road and needed to cross the road about 30 minutes into his brace. He and his bracemate complimented each other for the first 45 minutes, finding their share of birds. Bracemate Pine Straw Hot Chocolate had seven finds and a nonproductive in her 45 minutes. (She was picked up at 45 after a lengthy relocation attempt). CS Four Season's Gunner had a find at 8 near the property line beyond the row of pines. He had a nonproductive at 30 nearing more Hurricane Helene brush piles. (This course requires everyone to cross Ben Hatcher Road). After a tub dip, while awaiting the gate to be opened, Four Season's Gunner and bracemate were collared across the road and whistled on. He quickly turned on his speed, rounded the curve by the house, and stopped at the top of the knoll. A nice covey was flushed with bracemate backing. He separated himself from others as he looked good going and standing for quail. He remained staunch for flush and shot. He handled with ease, with only brief periods of absence. He had dug up finds at 39, 47, and 57, all precise in location and perfectly handled.
Second place went to Miller's Upgraded Patent, a Pointer female owned by Dr. Bob Canada and Harold Ray, although today handled by Doug Ray. Her range was great, her search of territory was exactly as needed, all with animated strides. She stood with different degrees of intensity for her six finds. As her Miller's prefix indicates, she is out of a litter with Miller's Upgraded Version x Miller's Special Edition.
Third went to Mike Tracy with Miller's Special Cinderella, an orange and white Pointer female. She has the same breeding as Miller's Upgraded Patent two years prior. Cinderella had a bold, forward race, always stretching to the front, sometimes even cause for worry; however, she'd show up hunting. She had finds at 19 and 37 with a back on the breakaway. Early in the hour, she sniffed around a brush pile and then stood, handler electing to take her on as he did not feel he could flush from the brush pile. She runs with a pleasing gait and is slight in her bone structure, making her a classy moving female.

In this Inez Smith Open Shooting Dog Classic two honorable mentions were presented. One went to Hatteras Rip Tide (mentioned above in the amateur section); however, in this stake, he was handled by Doug Ray. He was also awarded the Top Setter plaque for a second time. The second honorable mention went to Jolene Jolene owned by Joe McHugh and Dave McKay under the whistle of Mike Tracy.
Hatteras Rip Tide ran in Brace 25 with a small gallery joining the morning expedition. He had a medium-to-long range coverage of the morning course. He had finds at 12 and 20 and a limb find at 59 as time was called. He also backed his bracemate at 1 and 50.
Jolene Jolene, a Pointer female, had the course to herself after bracemate scored two early unproductives. Jolene had a find a 6 where she stood with birds lifting as the handler approached the edge of the property line. At 34, her hunting skills were proven with a limb find discovered by the scout. She had additional bird contact at 48 and a nonproductive at 51. She finished well to the front.
CS Four Season's Gunner was awarded a .410 shotgun, a crystal plaque, three months of Eukanuba, a painting, and a check. Miller's Upgraded Patent received a leather pistol case, a crystal plaque, a box of primers, two months of Eukanuba, and a check. Third place Miller's Special Cinderella received a leather head stall, a crystal plaque, a check, and one month of Eukanuba. Honorable mentions received gift certificates, crystal trophies, a roading harness, and one month of Eukanuba. Of course, the Top Setter Award was a handmade pottery plate with two setters.

Amateur Derby (l-r): Chris and Pete Del Collo with Bittersweet War Dance, Joe Cincotta (chairman), Kevin Joyce and Maureen with Hightailing Cindy, and Tom Brigman and Carl Bishop with Waybetter Star.

Waynesboro, Ga., March 7
Judges: Sherry Ray Ebert and Jason Williams
AMATEUR DERBY - 15 Pointers and 5 Setters
1st-BITTERSWEET WAR DANCE, F1705828, pointer male, by Bittersweet War Cry-Bittersweet Recovery. Pete Del Collo & Ralph Gillota, owners; Pete DelCollo, handler.
2d-HIGHTAILING CINDY, F1714947, pointer female, by Cheyenne Jack-Hightailing Maggie. Kevin Joyce, owner and handler.
3d-WAYBETTER STAR, F1709676, pointer female, by Miller's Upgraded Version-County Line Sky. Carl Bishop, owner; Tom Brigman, handler.

ELWIN SMITH AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 75 Pointers and 28 Setters
1st-HARD TRUTH, F1685784, pointer male, by Erin's Redrum-Pearl Again. Dr. & Mrs. Bob Canada, owners; Brian Sanchez, handler.
2d-GREAT RIVER YELLOWSTONE, F1688796, pointer male, by Fastforward's B K Gunner-Wiggins Miss Stella. Great River Kennel, owner; Brian Sanchez, handler.
3d-TWO SPOT TOMMY, F1690417, pointer male, by Zip Tye-Cedar Ridge Shopper. Jeff Ferebee, owner and handler.

Open Derby (l-r): George Tracy, Scott Miller and Jamie Miller with Zero Tolerance, Mary Tracy, Mike Tracy, Hailey Moreland with Deena Jet Boyer, Brian Sanchez, Matt Basilone, Eli Taylor with Mohawk Mill Lady Justice, Margaret Drew, Joe Bush, Payton Gunby, Sherry Ebert and Madison Tilly.

Judges: Sherry Ray Ebert and Brian Sanchez
BILL MCNAMEE OPEN DERBY - 23 Pointers, 2 Setters, and 3 German Shorthairs
1st-MOHAWK MILL LADY JUSTICE, F1706908, pointer female, by Imagine-Mohawk Mill Dolly. Ed & Meghan McCay, owners; Matt Basilone, handler.
2d-DEENA JET BOYER, F1718103, pointer female, by Touch's Fire Away-World Class Dialing Out. Steve & Darren Boyer, owners; Mike Tracy, handler.
3d-ZERO TOELERANCE, F1716832, pointer male, by Haney's All In-Haney's Two Dozen Roses. Marty Moore, owner; Scott Miller, handler.

Judges: David Huffine and Ashby Morgan
INEZ SMITH OPEN SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 58 Pointers, 11 Setters, and 3 German Shorthairs
1st-CS FOUR SEASON'S GUNNER, F1701374, pointer male, by Dominator's Ghost Rider-Piney Woods Gal. Tony Gibson & Harold Ray, owners; Doug Ray, handler.
2d-MILLER'S UPGRADED PATENT, F1704924, pointer female, by Miller's Upgraded Version-Miller's Special Edition. Bob Canada & Harold Ray, owners; Doug Ray, handler.
3d-MILLER'S SPECIAL CINDERELLA, F1696287, pointer female, by Miller's Upgraded Version-Miller's Special Decision. Bill & Muriel Primm, owners; Mike Tracy, handler.

Inez Smith Open Shooting Dog Classic (front, l-r): Eli Taylor with Hatteras Rip Tide and Mike Tracy with Jolene, Jolene. (Behind): Marty Robinson, Casey Tracy with CS Four Season's Gunner, Ashby Morgan, Doug Ray with Miller's Upgraded Patent, Hailey Moreland with Miller's Special Cinderella, Margaret Drew, and David Huffine.

Women's Plaque (l-r): Lynn Carradine, Marty Robinson, Mary Tracy, Sherry Ebert, and Joe Cincotta.