Result: Ozark and Arkansas Open Shooting Dog Championships

Location: Conway, Arkansas

Post Date: May 11, 2023

Submitted By: Steve Messick

Ozark Open Shooting Dog Championship. From left: Shawn Kinkelaar, Jim Martin, Harold Gerhart with Chelsea's Mae West, Roger Martin, Ronnie Miller, Edward Taylor, Rick Thone, Virgil Moore with Levi Express Visa, Robbie Robinson and John Van Horn.

When the calendar turns to December then the top dogs and handlers are the landscape of camp Robinson. Making the rulings of the ozark are well known gentlemen Tom Curtsinger of Oklahoma State and James Martin of the Razorback state. Both were up to the task and thanks to both.

When the dust settled Chelsea's Mae West was named champion, she by longtime supporters Mr. Ron Perwitt of the prairie state and partner Brad saddler of South Carolina. Top handle Shawn Kinkelaar was her pilot. Runner-up was Levi express from the string of Virgil Moore of the lone star state. Levi is owned by local John Vanhorn. Both winners went forward in their search and prompt on their game.
Conway, Ark., December 1
Judges: Tom Curtsinger and Jim Martin
OZARK OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 51 Entries
Winner-CHELSEA'S MAC WEST, 1686810, pointer female, by Chelsea's Thunder Bolt-Chelsea's Southern Chic. Ron Prewitt & Brad Sadler, owners; Shawn Kinkelaar, handler.
Runner-Up-LEVI EXPRESS VISA, 1667037, setter male, by Oklahoma Credit Card-Signature Ridge Cody. John Van Horn, owner; Virgil Moore, handler.

ARKANSAS OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
The Arkansas was next on the slate with Windy Ridge Sugar claiming the top spot for owner Dr. Spiotta of the volunteer state for pro Edward Taylor. Runner-up was Upfront's Southern Star for owner Lance Schulz. Shawn Kinkelaar back in the circle as her handler. Rounding out the schedule was the 45-minute derby classic was patch's prairie wind for new owner Texan Donna Markey and his handler Virigil Moore.
Runner-up was hunts full moon rising owned by Justin hunt of the peach state and handler Shawn Kinkelaar. Both winners were selected on their potential for the next step to come. John Vanhorn and Steve Messick selected the winners. I want to greatly thank our supporters Purina pro plan and sport dog training company. These two companies are the cream of the crop and much appreciated.

Thanks to Roger Martin for handling the dog wagon duties and to all the professional handlers whose support is so appreciated, and the visit and ribbing is first class. New to camp was few new ones puttering patty, sonderling sally were all available to all who would ask. On a separate the management of camp Robinson is in great new a new vision old thought. What I mean by that is the old ways at camp has worked for the over 40 plus years I've been involved at camp. The new ways or lack of knowledge and effort are embarrassing. Success takes pride and sweat, which current management greatly lack both. Camp Robinson history deserve better plan and simple. I'm hopeful our old ways return soon.

Arkansas Open Shooting Dog Championship. From left: Virgil Moore with Windy Ridge Sugar, Edward Taylor, Ronnie Miller, John Van Horn and Shawn Kinkelaar with Upfront's Southern Star.

Judges: John Van Horn and Steve Messick
ARKANSAS OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 52 Entries
Winner-WIND RIDGE SUGAR PLUM, 1687356, pointer female, by Westfall's Ice Breaker-Gin Creek Garnet. Eugene J. Sprotta, Jr., owner; Eddy Taylor, handler.
Runner-Up-UPFRONT'S SOUTHERN STAR, 1662579, pointer female, by Ransom-Double Wild. Lance Schulz, owner; Shawn Kinkelaar, handler.
ARKANSAS DERBY CLASSIC - 13 Entries
1st-PATCH'S PRAIRIE WIND, 1701470, setter male, by Doc's Second Wind-Hard Hats Bad Dotty. Donna Markey, owner; Virgil Moore, handler.
2d-HUNT'S FULL MOON RISING, 1701415, pointer male, by Touch's Mega Mike-Gone With The Wind. Justin Hunt, owner; Shawn Kinkelaar, handler.

Arkansas Derby Classic. From left: Virgil Moore with Patch's Prairie Wind, Jim Martin, Shawn Kinkelaar with Hunt's Full Moon Rising.