Result: Round Pond Field Trial Club

Location: Leslie, Georgia

Post Date: Apr 3, 2023

Submitted By: Cayla Key

The Round Pond Amateur Shooting Dog Classic was held in its usual time frame, the third weekend in January.

The judicial saddles were ridden by two well-known and very successful in the bird dog world, Scott Jordan and Lavon King. This great duo judiciously watched all the contenders during the whole trial. Their time and effort to come out and judge were greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to thank Cayla Key for riding and reporting this trial. Round Pond was in excellent condition. There were plenty of Bobwhite quail throughout the entire plantation. Tracy Swearingen and Neil Walker did a great job preparing the grounds for this trial. Thanks to the Swearingen family; Tracy marshaled every brace, and Al Swearingen drove the bird buggy. Thank you, Sanders Walker, for monitoring the dirt roads, so all the horses and dogs were safe. I would also like to thank Purina and Greg Blair for all they do for our sport. Christy Swearingen and Debbie Hofer helped prepare all the meals. We would also like to thank Riley Anderson and David McMahon for coming out and putting on a great performance Saturday night. We would also like to thank the Walkers for allowing us to continue this trial on their beautiful grounds. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to put on this wonderful trial.

Miller's Heat Wave, owned and handled by Jack and Fran Miller, was declared the winner with eight clean finds at 2, 5, 9, 11, 30, 40, 47, and 53. Her performance kept you high up in the saddle as she impressed everyone with each step she took. The judges never wanted to take their eyes off her. Each step displayed strength, high style, and lots of class. She hunted diligently and pointed birds with a strong style and perfect manners. She also had a strong forward race and always stayed to the front of the gallery. The bar had been set at the end of her performance, and a true winner was on top.

Tee's Sweet Emotion, owned by Christy Swearingen and handled by Brian Sanchez, was declared second with four finds. At breakaway, he chalked up a divided find with his bracemate at 8. He stood with great class and manners. He chalked up two more divided finds with his bracemate at 14 and 21. He had his last find at 49, displaying perfect manners. He had a solid drive hunting with each step he took. He was all class with a nice overall performance throughout his hour. He had impeccable manners and stood beautifully. He also had a solid forward stance and never disappointed.

Lone Tree Splish Splash, owned and handled by Bill Owen, was declared third with four finds. She gave an outstanding performance on the ground. She put on an excellent race with divided finds at 8, 14, and 21 with her bracemate, Tee's Sweet Emotion. She chalked up her last find at 30. She displayed excellent manners. She had a good forward race and a strong ground with excellent bird work.

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported this trial. Thank you to all the handlers and scouts that came out to participate. We couldn't do this without you all.

Leslie, Ga., January 18
Judges: Scott Jordan and Lavon King
AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG [One-Hour Heats] - 37 Pointers and 3 Setters
1st-MILLER'S HEAT WAVE, 1675842, pointer female, by Just Irresistible-Miller's Bring The Heat. Fran & Jack Miller, owners; Fran Miller, handler.
2d-TEE'S SWEET EMOTION, 1699148, pointer male, by Touch's Red Rider-Tee's Funseekin Belle. Tracy & Christy Swearingen, owners; Brian Sanchez, handler.
3d-LONE TREE SPLISH SPLASH, 1672171, pointer female, by Frontline Shack Attack-Whippoorwill Wild Spark. Bill Owen, owner and handler.