Result: Hanover Field Trial Association

Location: King William, Virginia

Post Date: Apr 24, 2025

Submitted By: Kirk Regensburg

The Hanover Field Trial Association's Spring U. S. Complete Trial was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Cohoke Shooting Preserve. The Association would like to thank the Gottwald family for allowing the trial to be held on their private shooting preserve.

Dennis Bosewell had the facilities in good condition for the field trial. The Club is fortunate to have use of these pristine grounds for field trials. It was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the 60s. It was a good day to run dogs.

We would like to thank Purina for being the National Sponsor of the U. S. Complete weekend and championship trials. Purina is providing discount coupons for their dog food to all dogs who have earned placements in the various stakes.

Several club members pitched in to make this field trial a success. George Ramkey, David Coleman, and Kirk Regensburg planted birds. Retta Ramkey typed the program. Art Mourino provided the Kawasaki Mule, which Hall Carter used to transport the dogs and handlers to the starting line. The gallery wagon was provided by Pat Brooks. Dennis Kivikko drove the truck that pulled the gallery wagon.

Charlotte Regensburg provided lunch. The Hanover Club is fortunate to have many members and wives who help make this trial a success. We appreciate everyone's help.
Four dogs were in the Puppy stake, the Derby stake had eight, and 14 were entered in the Shooting Dog stake. Judging the Puppy stake were George Ramkey and Bert Wright; George Ramkey and Mike Winchester judged the Derby; and Garrett Preis and Mike Winchester judged the Shooting Dog stake.

"Hawkeye," a pointer male, took first in the Puppy stake. Owned and handled by Darrell Miller, Hawkeye started with a big run and handled very well from beginning to end. He hunted objectives purposefully and was very impressive. Hawkeye is very attractive on the ground.
Second was "Buck," a pointer male handled by Jimmy Crandall. He had a big run but not as strong as the first-place dog. Buck is a nice, pretty running dog on the ground.
Third place was "Kelly," a pointer male handled by Kirk Regensburg. Kelly did not have as strong a start, but he finished with a strong run at the end. All three dogs were impressive, showing very good running on the ground.

In the Derby stake, "Taylor," a setter male, took first place. Handled by Ashby Morgan, Taylor had four finds. He had a strong run and hit all his objectives. Second place was "Katie," a pointer female, handled by Lee Flanders. Katie had two finds and a nice run. She handled very well. Third place was "Jade," a setter female handled by Steve Moore. Jade had one find and one back. She handled well with a nice finish.

We would like to thank Chris Childress for entering his Blue Picardy Spaniel in the Derby. This was Chris's first U. S. Complete trial. He also introduced us to a new breed. He was a beautiful dog.

The Shooting Dog stake was very competitive with dogs and handlers showing the judges and gallery a number of high-class bird dogs and terrific sportsmanship between and among handlers. The grounds at Cohoke can be challenging as they are not that big and are tight at times. At the same time, between big turns in the course and the ups and downs of the terrain, it can be easy to lose a dog, especially on foot. The winning dogs of this stake were always found forward but stayed in touch with their handlers and showed themselves consistently, with style and composure on a lot of impeccable birdwork.

"Big Stuff," a pointer male handled by Ashby Morgan, took first. Big Stuff chewed up the course with gusto while handling kindly. Throughout the entire course, Big Stuff appeared to be the happiest dog on earth, cracking his tail with vigor and covering lots of ground with a nice rhythm between five finds. Big Stuff was always forward, exhibited perfect manners, and stood like a statue on his birds.

"Mavis," a pointer female handled by Jimmy Crandall, was second. She had five finds and one unproductive. Mavis showed her maturity and class as three birds flushed around her before Crandall could get to her. Mavis covered a lot of ground and found birds in the pines, on the edges, and in the woods, where she was found on point and finished her nice run.

"Charmer," a setter female handled by Ashby Morgan, was third. Charmer moved forward fast and was quickly separated from her bracemate. In the early part of the course, Charmer showed herself appropriately, but then Morgan had to turn to his scout, who found Charmer standing wide left in the woods, with all in order, as a bird flushed easily as Morgan moved through thick briars. Charmer finished the brace with another find, showing perfect form.
Big Stuff, owned by Gary Winall and handled by Ashby Morgan, was named Dog of the Day, winning the Waverly Coleman Shooting Dog trophy.

The Club would like to thank all the participants and guests for coming. The Association looks forward to their next U. S. Complete Trial scheduled for fall 2025.

King William, Va., March 1 - One Course
Judges: George Ramkey and Bert Wright
AMATEUR PUPPY - 4 Pointers, 3 Setters and 1 Brittany
1st-ROLL ON HAWKEYE, F1714962, pointer male, by Rocky River Loaded-Sadie Ridge Sally. Darrel Miller, owner and handler.
2d-BUCK, unreg., pointer male, breeding not given. Jimmy Crandall, owner and handler.
3d-KIRK'S RAY OF JOY, F1714961, pointer male, by Rocky River Loaded-Sadie Ridge Sally. Kirk Regensburg, owner and handler.

Judges: George Ramkey and Mike Winchester
AMATEUR DERBY - 8 Entries
1st-PINEKONE TAYLOR MADE, F1710243, setter male, by Chippokes Cracker Jack-Mohawk Mill Charmer. Ashby Morgan & Gary Winall, owners; Ashby Morgan, handler.
2d-CHIPPOKES KATE, unreg., setter female, by Miller Green Street-Walnut Tree Allie. Lee Flanders, owner and handler.
3d-WYASIDE JADE, F1706544, setter female, by Blue Ridge Chance-She's A Jewel. Steven Moore, owner and handler.
Judges: Garrett Preis and Mike Winchester
WAVERLY COLEMAN AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG - 5 Pointers, 8 Setters, and 1 Brittany
1st-MOHAWK MILL BIG STUFF, F1691821, pointer male, by Mohawk Mill Trail Warrior-Hirollins Fantasy Girl. Gary Winall, owner; Ashby Morgan, handler.
2d-SORROWS OF SATAN, F1681535, pointer female, by Mohawk Mill Pirate-Mohawk Mill Honey. Jimmy Crandall, owner and handler.
3d-MOHAWK MILL CHARMER, F1682716, setter female, by Mohawk Mill Lucky Charm-Fort River Jackie. Gary Winall, owner; Ashby Morgan, handler.