Event: Bullock County kicks off season Dixie Open Shooting Dog Classic and Open Derby
Result: Sedgefields Field Trial Club
Location: Union Springs, Alabama
Post Date: Jan 27, 2023
Submitted By: Cecilia Moorer
Dixie Open Shooting Dog Classic Winners (from left): Justin Green with Cheyenne Jack, Casey Foster with Bully Rock, and Tommy Rice with Dakota Nation. (Back row): Mike Tracy, Roger Key, Mike Green, Susan Wells, Ted Roach, Alan Atkins, and Robert Moorer.
The Dixie Open Shooting Dog Classic kicked off the field trial season in Bullock County with a draw of 38 pointers, 2 setters, and 1 German Shorthair. Greenway Sportsman Club was the venue, and although the grounds are limited to one course, they were nonetheless in beautiful condition and nicely accommodated the running of this trial.
The drawing was held on Tuesday October 25 at the Union Springs Golf and Country Club. The club's staff is always accommodating to field trailers and the events, and the staff made sure everyone in attendance was well taken care of.
Judges for the trial were Alan Atkins and Roger Key.
Cheyenne Jack, a pointer male owned by Sal Morelli and Bill and Muriel Primm took first place. Jack was handled by Mike Tracy. Second place went to Bully Rock, pm, owned by the Primm's and Ernie and Keren Saniga. Bully Rock was also handled by Tracy. Dakota Nation, pointer male, owned by Julie Roach and handled by Ted Roach was third place winner.
The Derby drew 13 pointers and 1 setter. First place was awarded to Calico's Sugar n Spice. This white and orange pointer female is owned by Calico Kennels and Jeff Smith. She was handled by Tommy Rice. Sehoy's Run Happy, pm, handled by Bob Hartwig and owned by Sehoy Plantation placed second. Tallokas New Business, Owned by Tallokas Kennels and handled by Jason Loper placed third.
Breakfast was brought in each morning and furnished by the Tourism Council of Bullock County. Ban and Allison Stewart had a delicious lunch each day during the running, and night time meals were provided by the Field Trial Club. Jan Green, the "First Lady" of Greenway Sportsman Club, was a gracious hostess and made certain that the bar was stocked with snacks and refreshments. Her famous Poppy Seed Chicken was the main dish on Monday night and Selena Moorer prepared her famous spaghetti for everyone Wednesday night. Steve Hutto was in charge of Thursday night's meal and treated guests with a delicious steak dinner.
The Sedgefields Field Trial Club appreciates everyone who stepped up to make this trial successful. Special thanks to Jan and Mike Green, The Bullock County Tourism Council, our Judges, wagon drivers, marshals, scouts, handlers and owners.
Union Springs, Ala., October 31 - One Course
Judges: Alan Atkins and Roger Key
DIXIE OPEN SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 35 Pointers and 2 Setters
1st-CHEYENNE JACK, 1668503, pointer male, by Great River Ice-Blaze's Isis. Sam Morelli, William & Muriel Primm, owners; Mike Tracy, handler.
2d-BULLY ROCK, 1674970, pointer male, by Bully Bragg-Ballerina. William & Muriel Primm, Karen & Erwin Saniga, owners; Mike Tracy, handler.
3d-DAKOTA NATION, 167 pointer male, by Erin's Full Throttle-My Minnie. Julie S. Roach, owner; Ted Roach, handler.
Judges: Hunter McDuffie and Ted Roach
DIXIE OPEN DERBY - 13 Pointers and 1 Setter
1st-CALICO'S SUGAR 'N' SPICE, 1700320, pointer female, by Waybetter Rocky-Waybetter Rummy. Calico Kennels & Jeff Smith, owners; Tommy Rice, handler.
2d-SEHOY'S RUN HAPPY, 1695902, pointer male, by Miller's Speed Dial-Lester's Sundancer. Sehoy Plantation, owner; Bob Hartwig, handler.
3d-TALLOKAS NEW BUSINESS, 1701627, pointer male, by Miller Unfinished Business-Talloakas Sun Dial. Talloakas Kennels, owner; Jason Loper, handler.
Dixie Open Derby. From left, front row: Tommy Rice with Calico's Sugar 'N' Spice, Bob Hartwig with Sehoy's Run Happy, Jason Loper with Tallokas New Business. Back row: Justin Green, Robert Moorer, Hunter McDuffie.