2017 NRDC

Sunday, October 15, 2017

31. BIGWOODS LAST MAN STANDING, "Champ", LM, Mark Henry

Flyer - Good line and missed it - hunted wide left then back in and got his bird

Dead Bird - Straight to the fall area then to the bird. Nice

30. VINSON'S NEZ BOUEUX NOIR ZEKE, "Zeke", LM, James Vinson

Flyer - SMACK

Dead Bird - Came in to the cover right of the bird. He got deep and came back to get his bird.

29. HOLLAND CLIFFS PLAY IT AGAIN, "Luke", LM, Alvin Hatcher

Flyer - Straight to the area and missed it. Hunted deep and covered a large area - big hunt before he found it.

Dead Bird - Around right of guns, went deep, came back to left and got it.

28. RISKY RIVER'S FIFTY SHADES OF BROWN, "Camo", CBRM, Briedi Gillespie

Flyer - Long flyer - Good line, one loop short then on out to the bird

Dead Bird - Wide right of guns, went deep then turned back left and came back in to his bird.

No Bird - 27. COOLWATER'S BLACK LINE, "Georgia", LF, Dave Douglas

Georgia got a No Bird and will be moved back 6.

26. PRAIRIE WIND'S LEAD OFF HITTER "THE MAN OF STEEL", "Solo", LM, Derek Smith

Flyer - Wide right going out to his bird, quick loop then left to fall area and the bird

Dead Bird - Good line - Missed and went deep, looped cover then back around to the bird.

25. WOLF RIVER'S DIRTY MAX, "Max", LM, Chris Christopher

Flyer - Drilled It!

Dead Bird - Stepped On It!

24. OLDSQUAW'S SAINT JUDE, "Jude", LM, Brad Arington

Flyer - SMACK!

Dead Bird - Missed his bird on the left, hunted deep and right then Got It.

23. MAPLEPOND GREAT EXPECTATION, "Tug", LM, Jason Baker

Flyer - Came in between the guns and the bird. Turned left and Got It.

Dead Bird - Crossed the field and into the cover right of the bird. Went deep and came back with the bird.

Let The Sun Shine On Me

It is now 10:30 and the sun is bright and out finally!

22. DOUBLE K'S MISS IVY, "Ivy", LF, Kevin Polley

Flyer - Good line out to the bird. Missed it on right, big loop deep and Got It!

Dead Bird - Very nice line and Got It!

21. HIGH HOPES FEELIN' GROOVY, "Rita", LF, Will Price

Flyer - Came in between the bird and the guns, looped deep then back to the bird

Dead Bird - Went out a little wide left, quick hunt and Got It!

20. RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, "Blue", LM, Fred Lehnertz

Flyer - Great line to the fall area but turned left and hunted deep, worked back to the bird

Dead Bird - Took line straight to fall area and the bird.

19. SLACKWATERS SOUTHERN BELLE, "Bella", LF, Scott Bollman

Flyer - Long flyer to the left, two big, passed on the right then Got It.

Dead Bird - Great line, quick turn in cover - Got It!

18. LEITNER FARMS STAR OF DARK TIMBER JH, "Star", LF, Adam Bally

Flyer - Out to area in front of guns and set up hunt, covered large area before she got it.

Dead Bird - Nice Line - Quick Job!

16. DOUBLE CREEK'S BLACK MAGIC, "Maddie", LF, Jason Baker

Came to the line at 10:05

Flyer -Straight to fall area then the bird

Dead Bird - Into the cover just right of the bird. Quickly back out to her rooster!

17. WHITEWATER'S SUSITNA SUSIE, "Susie", LF, Bill Barstow

Flyer - Came into the bird from the right. Nice Mark.

Dead Bird - SMACK!

15. BEAVERDAM'S LAS VEGAS ACE, "Ace", LM, Martha Russell

Flyer - Down the terrace, one loop between bird and guns, then turned left for the bird

Dead Bird - Great line into the cover, got deep right then back for the bird.

Rerun #2 - 40. SEASIDE'S ISSHEIT, "Izzy", LF, Jason Baker

Came to the line at 9:55 after the gun change

Flyer - Bam!

Dead Bird - Wide left going out, hunted deep, looped cover area and came back to the bird.

Updated Conditions with Gun Change - 1st Series

The conditions have not the changed much since this morning, if anything the wind is blowing a little bit harder. The dog work has continued to be about the same with some dogs having difficulty on the flyer. However, the lighting is better on the dead bird as the sun peeks out from behind the clouds from time to time …

Gun Change at 9:47 - smooth change as always.

14. AJS LABS ONCE UPON A TIME, "Snow", LF, Brad Arington

Flyer - SMACK

Dead Bird -Great line to fall area and to her bird

13. MY ROCKS BORROWED TIME AT YELLOWTALE, "Lulu", LF, Paul Knuston/Clint Avant

Flyer - One quick loop short right then straight to the bird

Dead Bird - direct line to the fall area then to the bird

12. DIESEL SMOKE IN THE NIGHT, "Diesel", LM, Mark Henry

Came to the line at 9:43

Flyer - Short Flyer - SMACK

Dead Bird - A little wide left going out, quick turn in to the bird - Nice

9. BUCKHEAD'S A DOG NAMED DESIRE, "Stella", LF, Jason Baker

Came to the line at 9:34

Flyer - Good line to fall area, two or three turns and Got It!

Dead Bird - Nice line, one loop deep then directly back to the bird.

10. RIDGECREST'S NO RHYME OR REASON, "Nora", LF, Betsy Broyd

Came to the line at 9:31

Flyer - Came in right of bird, quick turn left then over to the bird

Dead Bird - Great line to the fall area, one loop and Got IT!

8. MY JACK OF HEARTS, "Jack", LM, James Roberts

Flyer - Few loops deep and left, then back to the bird

Dead Bird - Came in just left of the bird, 1 loop and Got It!

No Bird - Rerun - 40. SEASIDE'S ISSHEIT, "Izzy", LF, Jason Baker

Izzy had another no bird and will be put back 6.

7. QUACKADDICT'S HEAVY HITTER, "Blitz", LM, Hunter Street

Came to the line at 9:16

Flyer - Long bird, pulled up a little short and started to hunt. The bird landed over far terrace, extended hunt then got it.

Dead Bird - Straight to the fall area, few quick turns and Got It.

6. FIREMARK ORANGE CRUSH, "Crush", GM, Jean Grammer

Came to the line at 9:12

Flyer - Straight to the fall area, 1 loop left of bird then Got IT!

Dead Bird - Ran quick, quick turn back to the bird.

5. MOSSY PONDS SOMETHING ROYAL, "Royal", LF, Brad Arington

Flyer - Lengthily hunt before she found her bird

Dead Bird - Out across the terraces - NICE JOB!

3. ABBEYS BLAZE OF GLORY QA2, "Legend", LM, Will Price

Flyer - Out to the fall area, quick turn then picked up the flopping bird

Dead Bird - Great line and quick retrieve

2. HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, "Dozer", LM, Alvin Hatcher

Came to the line at 8:58

Flyer - Came in left of bird and hunted deep before returning to fall area and the bird.

Dead Bird - Angle straight to the fall area, one turn and to the bird.

1. HOCKLEY CREEK'S SOUTHPAW, "Lefty", LM, Robby Bickley

Flyer - BAM!

Dead Bird - Crossed the terraces and came in left of the bird, small hunt and GOT IT!

42. GOOD IDEA'S PUNT WITH A NORTH WIND, "Punt", LF, Brad Arington

Flyer - Down across the terraces and directly to the bird!

Dead Bird - Direct line to the fall area and quickly go his bird!

41. WHITEWATER'S BLAZING AURORA, "Blaze", LM, Frank Ganley

Flyer - Down 3 terraces, 2 quick turns in the fall area and GOT IT!

Dead Bird - SMACK!

No Bird - 40. SEASIDE'S ISSHEIT, "Izzy", LF, Jason Baker

Izzy had a no bird, she will move back 6 and run 7th.

39. TRUCKEE TOO, "Truckee", LM, Jack Unbehaun

Flyer - Down the terraces straight to fall area, quick turn and GOT IT!

Dead Bird - Good line to fall area, got into cover and hunted it hard then got it.

38. BALLY'S SAVIN' FOR A RAINY DAY JH, "Rainy", LF, Adam Bally

Flyer - Down left side of field across the terraces, turned right straight to the bird.

Dead Bird - Down terraces right of guns, turned left back through cover to the bird.

37. I'M JUST RAISING KANE, "Kane", LM, Paul Knutson

Flyer - Down the terraces and straight to the bird

Dead Bird - Out across the terraces, wide right of gunners then a quick turn to the bird

36. BIRD CREEK'S DOC HOLIDAY, "Doc", LM, Chuck Cagle

Flyer - Straight to the bird!

Dead Bird - Direct line to fall area into cover, worked straight back out to the bird

35. TIPPECANOE'S SHEAMUS, "Amos", LM, George Wamsley

Flyer - Short bird, 1st look in front of the guns, many more loops and turns for a very extended hunt but got it

Dead Bird - Out across the terrace to right of guns, out of sight, back around cover to the bird

34. SANDHILL FIRST CLASS, "First", LM, Brad Arington

Came to the line at 8:10 am

Flyer - Down the terrace straight to the bird

Dead Bird - Cross the terrace wide left, established a hunt all around the cover, extended the hunt then got it!

Test Dog - 1st Series

The first test dog, Willow Creek's He's Got The Moves, "Jagger," LM owned by David and Deana Wolfe, handled by David was called to the line at 7:56.

Flyer: Down terrace left of cover strip handled short left and quickly turned out to the bird

Dead Bird: Came in right of the guns - quick left turn to the bird.

The second test dog, Skywatch Polished Steel, "Chevy" LF owned by Lou and Ray Vreeland, handled by Lou was called to the line at 7:59

Flyer: Down field across the terrace right of the cover straight to fall area and the bird

Dead Bird: Came in right at guns turned left and worked to the bird

1st Series – Land Double

Right hand Flyer Station – 176 yards

Left hand dead rooster – 181 yards

We are on the property of Bob and Barbara Hayden overlooking a terraced field. The line faces south and there is a brisk wind from the NW at 12-15 mph. The first bird is a dead rooster on the left side of the field thrown to the left at 176 yards. The bird is thrown next to a patch of heavy cover. The dog must travel across low cover of cut grass going down across three terraces to get the bird. The second bird is the rooster flyer shot to the left at 181 yards. The bird is right of the line and there were three terraces. The time for this test ranges from 3-5 minutes.

Day 1 - Series 1 Weather Report

As day one starts for the Inaugural National Retriever Derby Championship the weather starts at a cool 52 degrees with a NW wind at 15 mph. The sun is starting to peak in hopes to give us warmer temperatures later this morning.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Cocktails and Dreams …

The Cocktail Party was held at the Hayden Liberty Center in historic downtown Sedalia, MO. The marquis of the arts center gallery was lit with many light bulbs, giving it a old timey feel. Inside, the guests enjoyed a buffet of oysters, shrimp, crab-stuffed mushrooms along with assorted fruit and cheese. The party was well-attended with folks milling about through the gallery surrounded by the original paintings by Stephanie Azziere-Sattler. They came to meet old friends and get acquainted with new ones … all with a common dream : to become the first National Derby Champion – EVER!

We are having some issues with stormy weather, so look for Pictures to come tomorrow …

General Meeting of the National Retriever Derby Club

National Retriever Derby Club

2017 Annual Business Meeting

Sedalia, Missouri

Welcome Statement given by John Russell. John welcomed all the contestants to the first inaugural Nation Retriever Derby Championship.

Call To Order

Opening Ceremonies lead by John Russell

Pledge of Allegiance.

Moment of Silence for all of the ones who would of wanted to be here and couldn’t be.

Introduction of NRDC Directors given by John Russell

President - John Russell

1st Vice President - Ray Vreeland

2nd Vice President - Larry Morgan

PRTA Director - Wayne Curtis

Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka

Roll Call by John Stracka stated there was the 25% of the the clubs presented in person or by proxy to hold official club meeting.

Order of Club Business

Report of Officers Nomination Committee for 2018 given by John Russell

Officer Elected in the Southern Region is Michael Robicheaux

PRTA Director will be Becky Eckett

President - Ray Vreeland

1st Vice President - Larry Morgan

2nd Vice President - Michael Robicheaux

PRTA Director - Becky Eckett

Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka

Report of 2018 Judges Committee announced by Ray Vreeland

Announcement of venue for the 2018 will be held again on Barbara and Bob Hayden property in Sedalia, MO. The date has moved up to October 8-12^th, 2018. The event will begin on a Monday so as to not interfere with the trials held in close proximity.

Announcement of 2018 Chair is Robby Bickley.

2018 Chief Marshal is Bobby Lane

2018 Judges Panel is.

Southern: Clint Joyner

Western: Steve Kompf

Northern: Jeff Lyons

Dennis Bath announced our Sponsor starting with the sponsor of the Winner's painting which is sponsored by Starline Brass

Acknowledgement of Sponsors and Vendors

Nestle Purina represented in person Dean Reinke and Karl Gunzer of whom received a standing ovation for all Purina has done for all the National events

Avery Sporting Dog – David Carrington

Kent Cartridge for all the live shots and poppers

Starline Bass represented by Bob Hayden in person for the set up party, cocktail party, opening up his home and for the winners painting.

Garmin for the donation of product

Dogtra for the donation of product

Wetmutt for donation of Wetmutt pads for all the contestants

Acknowledgement of Land Owners by Loren Morehouse stated they had a good week and a good set up. He also thanked Bob Hayden for everything he has done with the property. He also stated when he told Bob of things he may want to do when he got back to the property it was already done.

Acknowledgement of AKC Representatives was given by John Russell introducing Jerry Mann who stated he would not miss the this inaugural event of the National Derby Championship.

John Russell also knowledge the Foundation Committee of the National Retriever Derby Club. Thanked Dennis Bath for the his work with the sponsors, John Stracka for becoming the Secretary/Treasure. The input advise from pros Mike Lardy and Wayne Curtis, and also thanked Tina Styan and her team at the Retriever News for their assistance in helping getting the word out about the NRDC, ordering product and the help in the early stages of forming the NRDC.

Acknowledgement of Retriever News Crew

BLOG team – Retriever News Team

Photographer – Deana Wolfe

Announcer – Becky Eckett

Official Vet – Dr. Chad McNeil

Introduction of 2017 Judges given by John Russell

Northern - Jerry Kamphuis

Southern - Yvonne Hays

Western - John Goettl who spoke and said they had fun setting up the tests and their goal was to make it a fun event for the contestants and themselves. He again said to all the contestants to have fun!

Appreciation Gift to 2017 Judges was presented by John Russell who gave all the judges a one of a kind National Retriever Derby Club commemorative hat with a the Starline Brass logo on the back of it. He also presented the judges with the National Retriever Derby logo cut out of cast silver.

Appreciation Gift to Field Trial Chairman Loren Morehouse who also received the commemorate hat and the cast silver NRDC Logo.

John Russell also presented land owner Bob Hayden with the same gift as the others. Bob spoke and welcomed everybody to his property and spoke how they worked to make sure the property was safe for the dogs.

John Russell also gave a special thank you the hostess, Carol Morehouse and Missy Goettl for their great job they have done.

Special Announcements given by John Russell

Cocktail Party – Saturday, October 14^th starting at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Hayden Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia.

Workers Party – Tuesday, October 17 starting at 6:30 and help at Best Western (headquarters)

Announcement of Dedication of Trial to Pete Simonds and Swede Anderson

Recognition of 2017 National Retriever Derby Club Champion Trophy was donated by Kate Simonds. John Russell spoke about the meaning of the trophy with the top Derby logo is made of Sterling Silver to represent the look of past and the base made of granite to represent the look of the future.

NRDC 2017 Trial Announcements given by Chief Marshal Larry Morgan

Introduction of Test Dogs and Handlers

Male – "Jagger" handled by David Wolfe

Female – "Chevy" handled by Lou Vreeland

Backup Female – "Just" handled by Judy Despenas

Chief Marshal's trial procedure announcement that the 1^st 10 running dogs will be able to view the line then the 2^nd 10 running dogs after, then the rest to follow.

Last minute judges instructions for handlers was to have fun.

No Bird Policy – 1^st move back 6 starting 7^th

2^nd move back 6 starting 7^th

3^rd move to the end

1st Series will be a double with a dead rooster and a rooster flyer.

Callbacks posted at HQ and on Official Retriever News Blog

Finalist Procedure – The Finalists will be announced after the last series and a Parade of the finalist to the awards ceremony

The Caravan will leave the headquarters on Sunday Morning at 7:00 am sharp.
The first test dog will run at 8:00 am.

Bitch Check location North parking lot of the Best Western after the meeting.

Introduction of Sub Committee Chairs

Sub-Committee Chair Meeting locations

Selection of starting dog number was done by Bob Hayden who picked a lanyard out of a bag with the dog number 34 to start the event.

Rotation will be 34, 3, 14, 25

Gun Changes at Dog #14 in the 1^st series.

Call for Adjournment by John Russell

Motion/Second

Adjourn

We are off to the Cocktail Party … Pictures to come…

Setting Up A Party – The Set-Up Crew

The "Set-Up" crew is perhaps the most underrated committee who works behind the scenes in advance of the event to make sure that each test runs smoothly. This involves coming in early in the pre-National training week and working with the Judges to create a "book" of tests. The Judges at this event: Yvonne Hays, John Goettl and Jerry Kamphuis explored the test property of Bob and Barbara Hayden and selected close to twenty tests we are told that will eventually be whittled down to their favorite 8-10: weather conditions dependent. Our gracious hosts, Bob and Barbara hosted a party at their home where we were treated to libations and a very nice buffet dinner. Thank you, Bob and Barbara!