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Result: Region 5 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Classic

Location: Grovespring, Missouri

Post Date: Nov 11, 2026

Submitted By: Tim Penn

Region 5 Ama Walking SD ChF26

Region 5 Walking Shooting Dog Classic (l-r). William Langley with 1st place Sulphur Bends Shamrock, Matt Miller with 2nd place Miller Creek's On The Horizon, and Tim Penn with 3rd place Penrosa Forbidden Eve. Standing (l-r) Kevin Western, Mike Fox, Kay Morrison, Judge Dan Draffen, Judge Doug Meyer, Jim Lawless, Rob Warner, Jennifer Taylor, Mike Taylor, and Jack Glover.

The Region 5 Walking Shooting Dog Classic was hosted by North Missouri Field Trial Association and held at the Sportsmen Club grounds near Grovespring, Missouri. This year's event started on October 2nd and concluded on October 3rd. Judicial duties were carried out by Dan Draffen of Bunceton, Missouri and Doug Meyer or Tonganoxie, Kansas. A big thanks to our judges for their time in the saddle evaluating each entry.

Twenty entries were brought to the line to earn the title. It's always understood that scent conditions can change from good to bad or from bad to good in a very short time and throughout the day.

The weather was beautiful with warm conditions making being outside very nice. The wind was predominantly from the east on both days of running. Scent conditions appeared not to be in the favor of the dogs as very few finds were handled well. After the completion of the last brace the judges announced that they were reverting the Championship to a Classic and would be naming three dogs with placements.

Thanks to all who participated and supported this event. Special thanks to Kevin Western for handling the dog wagon duties and having extra water for the handlers and the dogs as it was needed with the unseasonal warm weather.

A special thanks to Purina for sponsoring this event and providing Pro Plan dog food for the winners.

Grovespring, Mo., October 20
Judges: Dan Draffen and Doug Meyer
REGION 5 AMATEUR WALKING SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 10 Setters, 3 Irish Setters and 3 German Shorthairs
1st-SULPHUR BENDS SHAMROCK, F1705480, setter male, by Jojo's Quick Justice-Shamrock's Tish. William Langley, owner and handler.
2d-MILLER'S CREEK'S ON THE HORIZON, F1693677, German Shorthair female, by Greyrock's Mile Marker-Outbak's Purdy Slick. Matt Miller, owner and handler.
3d-PENROSA FORBIDDEN EVE, F1703804, setter female, by Penrosa Hidncash-Shamrock's Tish. Tim Penn, owner and handler.