Result: NGSPA Region 11 and Region 12 Championships

Location: Sonoita, Arizona

Post Date: May 7, 2025

Submitted By: Brandon Blum

NGSPA Region 11 Open All-Age Championship
Nova had an excellent run for the duration of her hour. Showing speed, independence and intelligence. At 10 she was spotted on a hillside and as we rode forward to the top off the hill we then saw her making a huge move, hunting the cover, which ended in seeing a tiny white dot about a mile out. At 45 she was rewarded with a find that required a few relocations and eventually the bird flushed under the judge's horse with the dog staunch and stylish. She finished the tour far to the front.

Hewey had a very consistent, big forward race. After seeing him briefly at the beginning the judge found him standing at 24 minutes, perfect style and intensity during the flush. He had another find 25 minutes later after a large move where we caught glimpses of him. He finished the hour to the front with plenty left in the gas tank.
Sonoita, Ariz., January 31
Judges: Greg Hellbusch and David Quijano
NGSPA REGION 11 OPEN ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 8 German Shorthairs
Winner-BMB'S SUPER NOVA, F1705662, German Shorthair female, by B M B's Freeloader-All N's Southern Comfort. Karen Bravender & Tim Heydorff, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.
Runner-Up-B M B'S FREELOADER, F1678664, German Shorthair male, by B M B's Free Ride-Hightailing Saddle's Mandolin. Jennifer & Brandon Blum, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.

NGSPA Region 12 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
The winner came from brace 1. Jojo had a strong forward race with several large moves, including a beautiful find at 15 minutes on top of the far ridge where a chukar from previous trials was flushed. She continued hunting intelligently and was rewards with 3 other finds -
all with great manners and style.

The runner-up came from brace 4 - Rebel. At 11 minutes Rebel was seen standing with the other dog under a bird. The handler fired and all was good, showing impressive manners. He two more finds, one being a covey, all with great manner and intensity. He finished strong to the front.

Judges: Jason Holsinger and Todd Yamamoto
NGSPA REGION 12 AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 12 German Shorthairs
Winner-NIKE'S AIR JORDAN, F1702897, German Shorthair female, by B M B's Freeloader-Aunt Troji's Dirty Nike. Larry Metter, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-CUTTIN WILD'S REBEL YELL, F1673649, German Shorthair male, by Slicks Cuttin Wild-C L K's Point Me The Way. Mike Patrick, owner; Mike Patrick, handler.

NGSPA Region 12 Open All-Age Championship
Nova was named Champion. She was cast off into the thick grass and was found standing at 10. Everything in great order. Released again she had another find at 15 to the front. She then made a move to the back of the course where she was rounded up for the tough turn and sent
forward. She was seen way to the front and then gathered up for the road crossing. She finished far to the front on a find.

Hewey, from brace 1, started off strong and was found standing on a feather pile at 15. He continued making large moves and as we circled the back of the course and was sent forward he made a huge move to the front and was found standing at 42. He finished strong to the front.

Judges: Anna Maria Marchione and Mike Patrick
NGSPA REGION 12 OPEN ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 8 German Shorthairs
Winner-BMB'S SUPER NOVA, F1705662, German Shorthair female, by B M B's Freeloader-All N's Southern Comfort. Karen Bravender & Tim Heydorff, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.
Runner-Up-B M B'S FREELOADER, F1678664, German Shorthair male, by B M B's Free Ride-Hightailing Saddle's Mandolin. Jennifer & Brandon Blum, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.