Wing Shot Fling - National Red Setter Field Trial Club

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November-December 2008
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Official Publication of:
The Red Setter Foundation, Ltd
serving the
National Red Setter Field Trial Club, Inc.
Wing Shot Fling
2008 Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame
Volume 53 Issue 6
"The Flushing Whip: Official Publication of the Red Setter Foundation, Ltd. serving the National Red Setter Field Trial Club"
Visit us on the web at: www.nrsftc.com
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Nomination for Wing Shot Fling to Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame
By Stan Zdanczewicz
Vote Ch. Wing Shot Fling (103-0-0) for NRSFTC Hall of Fame
Wing Shot Fling with the LeGrande and Duke Awards 1986
Wing Shot Fling (Ch. Abra X Turkey Talk Polly) is
certainly deserving to be placed in the NRSFTC
Hall of Fame. I adored this fine female because
she was so “real.” She was, to me, the epitome
of the Purest Challenge: a class horseback
shooting dog. Fling never ran in an all breed
competition that they didn’t know she was there!
The pointer and setter folks literally hated to see
her coming because she could run away with the
win! On a good field trial course, Fling would not
be out run or out birded by the competition—
regardless of the breed. And simply put, that
was her strong point: class all breed trials.
Fling won one hundred and three American Field
placements. Among them were three very
memorable NRSFTC titles. She also won many all
breed classics and was twice named Champion of
the Amateur Chicken Classic in Buena Vista. Her
devoted owner, Bob Gove believed that the all
breed classic wins were far more significant than
Red Setter only competition and he campaigned
her with that in mind. There was an obvious
chemistry between dog and owner and it was
1980 Inaugural Nat Am Red Setter
Championship with Bob and Katherine
unbeatable! Fling is pictured here after winning both
the Duke and LeGrande Awards. At that time, Fling
understandably had the highest win record of a red
setter female in American Field history. During that
era she was second only to her Sire, the great
Champion Abra. Although Bob Gove handled Fling on
most of her wins. I was privileged to run her for two
wins (Kentucky and Wisconsin.) Keith Martin ran Fling
at Rend Lake for the Red Setter Futurity and it was a
kick butt performance.
It’s a shame that Fling was never bred and given the
opportunity to pass on her great running qualities and
style. Unfortunately the busy field trial schedule of
her youth and the health complications in her adult
life caused her to just run out of time. With her
power and talent she certainly would have thrown
some quality field trial pups to continue chalking up
the wins for all breed competition.
Please consider this deserving candidate and vote for
Wing Shot Fling to be inducted into the NRSFTC Irish
Red Setter Hall of Fame. This is what the “purest
challenge” was— IS, all about! Thank you. ZZZ
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Here’s What’s In Your
November-December 2008 Flushing Whip
Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------- Page 3
NRSFTC Board of Directors and Officers----------------------- Page 4
From Deb’s Desk --------------------------------------------------- Page 5
2008 AFTCA’s Bass Pro Shop Youth Field Trial---------------- Page 6
Learning to Hunt and Field Trial the “Ruff Way” ------------ Page 9
Twelve year old & red setter attain NAVHDA UT------------- Page 12
Wing Shot Fling Remembered
by Bob Gove
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Certified Wins of Wing Shot Fling------------------------------- Page 19
NRSFTC Awards Standings begin on ---------------------------- Page 23
Please remember our red setter friends ---------------------- Page 24
Please remember the Red Setter Foundation ---------------- Page 24
Classified Section: ------------------------------------------------- Page 26
Fall Trial Running Order and Information --------------------- Page 31
Congratulations to Wing Shot Fling 2008 Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Bob and Katherine Gove whose beloved dog, Wing Shot Fling
(Ch. Abra X Turkey Talk Polly) was selected as the 2008 inductee into the Irish Red Setter
Hall of Fame. Stan Zdanczewicz nominated Fling for this honor and she was selected over
four other nominees. Fling was bred by Anne Marie and Randy Kubacz of Rambling Red
Irish Setters. Wing Shot Fling will be inducted into the Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame at the
Spring Trial in Berea Kentucky this coming March. During the course of her life, Fling
attained 103 wins. The majority of her trials were all breed competition— a tribute to the
Purest Challenge! Read about this exceptional Irish Red Setter beginning on page 12.
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National Red Setter Field Trial Club Board & Officers
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President– Don Beauchamp
Roger Boser, DVM
7276 South Road
Seven Valleys,
Pennsylvania 17360
(717) 428-3158
1401 South 359th Street
Cheney, Kansas 67025
(316) 542-0103
E-mail:lsbeauchamp2@aol.com
E-mail: rogerboser@aol.com
1st Vice President– Jim Ashby
Jack Flynn
507 River Road
Asbury, New Jersey 08802
(908) 537-4952
E-mail: reddogshunt@bellsouth.net
E-mail: reddogz52@yahoo.
1414 Mooney School Road
Robards, Kentucky 42452
(270) 835-2066
2nd Vice President– Brian Gelinas
Director & Spring Trial Co-Chair
1287 N 200 West
Shelbyville, Indiana 46176
(317) 697-4000
E-mail: bjgelinas@hughes.net
Secretary– Ed Liermann
N. 2573 Hardscrabble Road
Palmyra , WI 53156
(414)737-1562
E-mail: eal1886@aol.com
Treasurer– Ross Leonard
247 McKaig Gulf Road
Cloudland , GA 30731
(706) 398-9090
E-mail: lookoutdog@gmail.com
Futurity Secretary–Allen Fazenbaker
5630 State Road at Red Setter Run
Kingsville, Ohio 44048
(216) 539-0330
E-mail: red_pups@yahoo.com
Deborah Fazenbaker
Editor— The Flushing Whip
5630 State Road at Red Setter Run
Kingsville, Ohio 44048
(440) 969-0567 cell
E-mail: flushingwhip@yahoo.com
Tim Hammons
Director & Spring Trial Chair
1053 Richmond Road
Berea, Kentucky 40403
(859) 986-7076
E-mail: kmhammons@chpl.net
Dennis Hidalgo
Director & Fall Trial Co-Chair
29100 E. 148th Ave
Brighton, Colorado 80603
(303) 655-1099
E-mail:dennis.hidalgo@millercoors.com
Michael Jacobson
1273 142nd Street
New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017
(715) 246-0603
E-mail:mjacobson@frontiernet.net
Tom Norton
81 Riverview
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-5129
E-Mail:norton_t@fortlewis.edu
Robert D. White
2662 Providence Road
Cassatt, South Carolina 29032
(803)713-9825
E-mail: bobwhite17@yahoo.com
Bonnie Hidalgo
Fall Co-Chair
29100 East 148th Avenue
Brighton, Colorado 80603
(303)655-1099
E-mail: fireflyfarm@msn.com
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Hi Folks!
By the time you receive this, the Fall Trial will either be about to happen or
just complete. If it hasn’t been run yet I will include the same ad material I
sent along last time. Dennis and Bonnie Hidalgo do an exceptional job planning
and conducting this trial. They figure every detail from the planting of birds to
the cooking of our meals— and by the way, their cooking alone is well worth the
trip! It’s a great trial and fabulous location. Hope to see many of you there. We
tip our hat to the Hidalgos for their generous support of the NRSFTC.
Congratulations to Wing Shot Fling (Ch.Abra x Turkey Talk Polly) who was
selected to the Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame. Fling was bred by Anne Marie and
Randy Kubacz of Rambling Red Irish Setters. Bob and Katherine Gove owned and
handled her. Fling adorns the cover of this issue and will be officially inducted
at the March Trial in Berea Kentucky. Read about this exceptional dog beginning
on page 12. With 103 certified wins Fling was a great field trial dog and tribute
to the purest challenge; but more than that— she was deeply loved by the
Goves and those who watched her grace the fields!!
From Deb’s back porch…
Our youth are the future and in this issue you’ll find three stories about some great youngsters who are “going
to the dogs.” There are those who believe that hunting and field trialing are on the verge of extinction. The
cost of gasoline, the loss of public lands, and the limited number of folks who still trial, all threaten our
existence. If hunting and field trialing are going to continue, we really need to get more kids involved. This
“holiday issue” addresses that problem. When I think of kids and holidays I always think of the line, “while
visions of sugar plums, dance in their heads.” Forget the sugar plums! Let’s put another dance in their heads—
one that involves stylish red setters driving purposefully across the horizon! Would you like to know my Xmas
dream? I’d like to see the NRSFTC sponsor its own youth day! I’d like to us include a youth handler stake at
EVERY trial. Whether it’s hunting or trialing, let us pass the torch for this wonderful activity on to our
children…. so bring ‘em along: the kids, grandkids and the neighbors! Let the games begin!
Ron and Christy Young have resigned after many years of service to our club. We so appreciate their
contribution and we wish them well. We have two new members of our board as result: Ed Liermann has
agreed to take over responsibility as Club Secretary and Ross Leonard will take over as treasurer. We welcome
them to the Board and thank them for their willingness to serve. Their contact information is available to you
on the preceding page.
Speaking of the Treasurer… we need to talk about money. This is the last issue for 2008. That means it’s time
to think about paying your 2009 dues. Please allow me to explain about how important those dues are to the
NRSFTC and this newsletter. We have about 90 paying members. That means out club income is only 90 x
$30.00 or, $2,700 annually. The Flushing Whip is the our biggest expense. It costs us about 250 dollars to print
each issue. Incidentally, that rate is an exceptional price for the newsletter. We got estimates all over the US
and our current printer charges only a fraction of what everyone else does. But the cost is not limited to
printing. There’s also postage. As everyone knows, postage keeps going up. Our current postage for the Whip
is almost 250 dollars. $250 + $250 = $500 per issue, and there are six a year. 6 x 500 is $3000. But our annual
income is only $2700. We already are in the hole 300 dollars before the year even begins, and that doesn’t
touch on the cost of putting on trials, paying the judges, buying awards, etc. etc. Thankfully our auction and
raffle help make up the difference but your dues are vital and we desperately need them paid on time. If you
haven’t already done so, please use the enclosed envelope and send your 2009 dues today! I try to continue
sending the Whip to members who get behind but we cannot afford to carry folks for a lengthy period. I’ve
recently had to stop mailing issues to several people who haven’t paid in over two years. We just can’t afford
it. We do want you here. We appreciate your membership and interest in the Purest Challenge. But it’s your
NRSFTC dues that continues our mission. Thanks for your help and understanding.
The NRSFTC Officers and Board of Directors extend our very best wishes to each of you during the coming
Thanksgiving and holiday season. May the days ahead bring us peace, prosperity, and the pleasure of red dogs
gracing our fields!
Happy Holidays! Deb
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Sparking an interest in kids and dogs! “Passing on the torch,” beginning with the:
2008 AFTCA’s BASS PRO SHOP YOUTH FIELD TRIAL
For the past five years, the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America have teamed up with Bass Pro Shops to
conduct an annual Bass Pro Youth Field Trial day. This is exceptionally important because it exposes
children to the fun and excitement of both field trialing and hunting. So many circumstances challenge this
great sport and threaten its future. The NRSFTC salutes Bass Pro Shops and the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of
America for their support and continuing efforts to engage young people in the great outdoors.
The annual event, which took place in October, was held on a portion of the historic Currie Farm grounds
near Dancyville Tennessee. Headquarters for the trial was the West Tennessee Field Trial Club’s clubhouse.
The event attracted 28 youngsters between the ages of two and 13. Linda Hunt, Secretary of the AFTCA,
who chaired the event with Blake Kukar, said, “The outstanding participation in this trial is evidence of the
growing interest in youth trials.” The NRSFTC believes that hunters and field trial groups must work together
to find ways to engender enthusiasm in children if our sport will continue. The Bass Pro Youth Field Trial
was a great example of that effort.
It was quite a day. In addition to finding many birds during the fourteen braces of the trial, the youngsters
received gifts, enjoyed mule drawn wagon rides, participated in tracking collar contests, heard an
informative lecture, played a lot, made new friends, and ate well. Additionally, many visited a new litter of
pointer puppies at Blake Kukar’s nearby Circle B Farm and also fed several bags of carrots to Kukar’s horses.
For those who stayed late, the evening was then finished with an outstanding fireside concert. The
Memphis, Tennessee Commercial Appeal newspaper’s Outdoor Writer, Bryan Brasher, and Photographer,
Chris Desmond, were on hand much of the day recording the activities of the children.
Using excellent birddogs furnished by several owners, each pair of youngsters, (followed by excited adults
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and their cameras) had no trouble finding some of the 300 liberated birds used
for the trial. The NRSFTC’s board member Jim Ashby has participated in this
event since its inception. Unfortunately, this year he was unable to attend.
There were repeat youngsters who came back eager to see Jim’s red dawgs
work. This year the trial went on without them! Everyone walked including the
judges. (Judges for the event were: Kent Walker of Collierville, Tennessee and
Mark Haynes of Brownsville, Tennessee.) The children had a great time and
readily took to the task of flushing the birds. The judges were looking a little
warm by the time they had walked the course 14 times but they were
enthusiastic about their responsibilities and enjoyed announcing the trial
results: EVERYONE was a winner! They introduced each participant, told how
many finds they had and awarded each winner their trophy. Larry and Piper
Huffman organized each brace and kept everything going smoothly in the field.
David Smith, Executive Director of the National Bird Dog Museum and Field Trial
Hall of Fame, was on hand with water and soft drinks for everyone. Vera
Courtney of Hickory Valley, Tennessee was the official photographer. Jimmy The kids missed Jim and his
Waddell, Jake Waddell, Nick Thompson, Ken Blackmon and others helped put great dog Hondo this year!
out birds and do whatever else needed to be done.
Every entry in the trial received a trophy, whistle, a current Field Trial Magazine and free years
subscription, Bass Pro Shops tee shirt, cap, refrigerator magnet, Frisbee, pen, a video, insulated bag, water
bottle and stuffed animal. In addition to Bass
Pro Shop, the NRSFTC also commends the many
sponsors and supporters who made the trial
possible including: Field Trial Magazine, Lion
Country Supply, B and B Buckles, Purina, Diana
Boggs, Eukanuba, Kay Ingle, Ken Kuivenhoven,
and Brad Harter of Pleasant Hill Production for
their generous gifts of subscriptions and
products. We also appreciate Hendrix Feed
Company, Doctors Thomas and Robin Morgan,
and Wright Farms for the financial support that
made the food for the event possible. All of it
made a wonderful memorable experience for
the youth— one they will cherish forever.
Connie Ferge, her husband, Fernon, and their
son, Clint, of Dancyville, prepared the meals for the trial and furnished the mule drawn wagon rides.
Fernon was the grill master, Connie did the accompanying dishes and desserts and Clint brought Fernon’s
team of gray mules, Belle and Kate who weighed about 1,800 pounds each, for the afternoon wagon rides.
Fernon owns and operates Ferge Mule Logging and keeps several teams of big mules for that enterprise.
Bill Hunt and Neal Mace headed the tracking collar contest. As each child was ready to take their turn, a
collar was hidden by teenage helpers and then the youngster found the collar using a tracker. Everyone was
a winner and the awards for the tracking collar contest were insulated bags, water bottles and stuffed
animals.
Dr. Rick Carlisle, Superintendent of Ames Plantation, gave an informative and enjoyable lecture, for both
children and adults, about the Tennessee Red Quail. Carlisle held a male and female Tennessee Red and
described their makings and how they differ in appearance and size from the Bobwhite. He went on to tell
of the early interest Hobart Ames and Mr. Ames’ first plantation manager, Cutbert E. Buckle, had in the
Tennessee Red. Mr. Buckle managed Ames Plantation from 1914-1932 and he and Mr. Ames put considerable
effort into developing and studying the Tennessee Red, whose unique features and larger size are the
product of a recessive gene. Carlisle concluded by talking about the life expectancy of quail and the threat
of predators that endanger quail. He pointed out that the Cooper Hawk is the primary predator of quail and
stated that hawks, which are protected as endangered birds, have increased in number by 900 percent in
the last 20 years. At the end of the lecture, two children were allowed to release the birds Carlisle held
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during his lecture.
A raffle for a Ross Young quail print and a Garmin tracking collar were yet another highlight of the
afternoon. Neal Mace won the coveted print donated by the renowned artist and Lily Crigler won the
tracking collar generously donated by Garmin. Blake Kukar explained that Ross Young has donated a
number of quail and also some fox prints to a group headed by Kukar and Linda Hunt. The prints will be
raffled at upcoming field trials and the proceeds and earned interest will be used to contribute to the
support of other Youth Field Trials that will be sponsored by field trial clubs across the nation. In addition
to financially supporting youth trials, the group will develop a best practices handbook to be made
available to other clubs as they sponsor such trials. This would be valuable for the NRSFTC to use if we’d
sponsor a youth day as part of our efforts to “honor the purest challenge in sportsdom.” (And we do, after
all, have the BEST dogs for the job—both in beauty and brains!)
After the trial there was a bonfire. David Oakleaf, an up and coming songwriter and singer from Nashville
entertained all the participants with some outstanding music. He included numerous originals written by
himself and ended the evening by singing a song about field trialing sung to: “My dog is better than your
dog!” He was the hit of the show! What a fantastic ending to an unforgettable day.
Ideal fall weather, the hard work of many adults and the generosity of sponsors lit a spark of excitment in
these children and made the day well worthwhile! Bass Pro Shop and the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of
America found the formula to get 28 kids invested in the idea of Field Trialing for the future. The annual
trial at Dancyville is a huge boost but each one of us can do more simply by sharing our own interests with
the young people in our lives. As mentoring adults, we can take that small spark and really let it ignite for
tomorrow. This is what we mean by passing on the torch ….
So folks, consider what YOU can do in your own family to help make that happen? Do you have children or
grandchildren, nieces, nephews or neighbors who might like to play some kind of dog game? Invite them
along and get them interested for our future. We know it works because some families already have a
proven record of success this way. Ken Ruff, who recently rejoined the NRSFTC, passed his interest on to
his children and in turn THEIR children. Keep reading to learn how he ignited interest so well that three
generations of field trialers are currently having a ball together while horsing around with their red dawgs.
What a great way to spend an autumn afternoon...
Oh what a Day… just for kids!
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Learning to Hunt and Field Trial
the “RUFF” way
Several Ruff kids involved here in training. Lucas on his
horse works along side of “the Chief” Ken Ruff
Lucas Ruff is the seventeen year old son of Phil
and Jenny Ruff. He lives in the northern Illinois
community of Sycamore and successfully
handles Irish Setters in pointing breed field
trials. Lucas has been involved in the training
and handling of quality field Red Setters for
most of his life. He started riding horses at the
age of seven. He and his family spend summers
in Nebraska at his grandparent’s (Ken and Linda
Ruff) “Dog Camp.” He’s been attending camp
since he was old enough to ride a horse across
the sand hills at age 7.
Lucas is an
accomplished horseman and learned how to
scout, handle and train bird dogs at an early
age.
Lucas received his first dog, Brophy’s Glory
(Brophy’s Buck X Ch. Brophy’s Margarita) as a
gift from his parents and grandparents. Both dog
and boy are devoted to one another! Glory
sleeps in bed with Lucas when he is home; and
spends her nights in his doorway when he is
away.
Lucas began handling Glory in field trials in the
spring of 2003; receiving his first placement in
May 2003 at Eagle, WI in an Amateur Gun Dog
Stake. Lucas is an skilled handler. He and Glory
always seemed to attract large spectator crowds
whenever they’d compete. And after all, they
were a great team to watch. There were many
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special times over the years but folks always
remember what Lucas refers to as their “best
moment together.” It happened while he was
handling Glory during a trial. The dog ran a far
reaching race and Lucas lost sight of her.
Although he couldn’t find her, Lucas just
continued moving forward and singing along the
way. As Lucas rode through a narrow patch, he
noticed several quail moving through the
underbrush. Just about that time, Bonnie Hidalgo
called out that Glory was “on point” dead ahead.
Lucas galloped to her and quickly dismounted. As
he attempted to flush, a covey of more than fifty
quail rose up—some of them bumping into Glory
in the process.
The dog stood staunch and
displayed perfect manners, a “glorious” sight for
even the most seasoned field trialer! That
moment was ingrained in the minds of the entire
gallery who witnessed the quail that just kept
coming and coming! It’s pretty exciting when it
all falls into place.
A few years later Lucas and Glory enjoyed a
golden moment when she seized a 4th place finish
in the 2006 Nationals. Glory hunted hard for
Lucas and pointed quail without fault. The
young handler did an intelligent job of guiding
her around the course. But Glory was nine years
old by then and Lucas had pushed her hard in
training. He decided she’d certainly earned the
right to retire. These days Glory just hangs
around the house; she served Lucas well and will
always be the Champion of his heart. And after
all, what could be finer than that?
Proud moment for Lucas when Glory took #4
at the 2006 ISCA Nationals
Lucas continues to handle dogs with his family.
His current dog, Brophy’s Erin Go Bragh is a
happy-go-lucky huge running prospect. At five
years old he shows no sign of slowing down.
When they aren’t field trialing, Lucas uses Erin as
an exceptional hunting companion. He enjoys
taking her to an area near Bloomington Illinois
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where wild birds are still quite plentiful. When
asked if he felt that shooting birds over his dog
makes trialing more difficult, Lucas said,
“after all, hunting is “real,” what the dog was
born to do. Field trialing, on the other hand is
a sport. The dog has to learn to differentiate
between the two and it all comes with
experience.” Still, with a powerhouse like
Trying to take a break after a day of training.
Looks like the red pup isn’t going to let it happen!
Erin, it’s a challenge to get the job done. But if
anyone can do it, Lucas can! Lucas is currently
a senior in high school who plans to study
engineering in college next year. He already
spends half his high school day taking classes at
the local community college. Somehow he still
finds time to run cross country and participate
in Track and Field each spring. Sycamore High
School has a powerful cross country program.
The men’s team ran away with the AA state
title in cross county last year. Lucas was
actually selected as an alternate to the state
meet but chose to compete at the ISCA
National Field Trial instead. That in itself
pretty much tells you about this young man’s
priorities when it comes to field trialing Irish
Red Setters!
There’s no question that Lucas Ruff is a busy
young man who works hard and doesn’t shy
away from a challenge. His path is certainly
headed for success and although the future is
yet to be written, one thing is already pretty
obvious-Lucas Ruff has red dog fever. No
cure for that except to keep on trialing’ in true
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Brophy tradition!
Those traditions
aren’t
limited
just to the men
in the family.
Corinne Ruff is
the
younger
sister of Lucas.
She’s smitten by
the field trial
game too and it’s
no
wonder!
Corrine has been
attending trials
since she was a
Corrine and her dog, Lil Paprika
toddler.
She
began riding on her own at age 7 but rode in the
saddle with her Dad from age 2 on. This vivacious
15 year old spends her summers in Nebraska on the
back of a horse, observing and helping with the
training of her family’s Irish Setters. Although
Corrine usually spends most of her time on a horse,
this past summer she changed pace slightly in
order to get ready for some serious field trial
competition. Corrine has a derby dog named
Brophy’s Lil Paprika (Lilly) who is scheduled to run
in the 2008 Futurity at the ISCA Nationals this fall.
Corrine took time in Nebraska this summer to hone
Corrine helps out with the dog training programs at “camp”
It’s a way of life for all the Ruff children
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and fine tune her handling skills so she and Lilly will be ready to go! Corrine claims they’re “in
training,” together and takes nothing for granted. She says that SHE has as much to learn as the
dog. But to tell the truth, Corrine already knows plenty about dog handling, dog behavior, and
how to scout and ride. I mean, check out her picture down below. Have you ever seen anyone
more comfortable on a horse?
Corrine is a skilled horsewoman who rides like the wind. The Ruff’s have two family horses but
Corrine lays claim to “Ben,” her favorite. His name could be Pegasus because Corrine gives him
enough rein to take off and fly. Her success in scouting stems from her ability to get where she
needs to be FAST. Corrine began scouting at age 11. Her knowledge of dogs helps her know how
and where to look for the dogs she scouts. At the
2006 Irish Setter Nationals, Corinne scouted for a
family friend, Lee Shoaf. Corinne paid close attention
to the dogs she was scouting and had the ability to
ride well enough to find them when called upon to do
so. With her scouting efforts, Lee won the National
Futurity and placed second in the National Amateur
Championship. Like all the Ruff children, Corrine
works hard and doesn’t quit. If you’d see her in action
you’d realize that she’s far more prepared and
accomplished than she lets on to be.
Corrine excels in sports and runs cross country, plays
soccer and basketball. She loves to ski and is a gifted
artist who enjoys making and editing movies for DVD.
She loves to travel and has had plenty of opportunity
to do it. Last January her grandfather took her on a
business trip to Japan. Corrine also visited Hawaii. In
spite of her many diverse activities, Corrine maintains
honor roll grades and takes her school work seriously.
She is a delightful young woman and a joy to be
around.
Is there time for anything else besides dogs? You bet!
Phil and Jenny Ruff actually have three children:
Lucas, Corrine and Owen. All three learned Suzuki
Violin when they were quite young and are
accomplished violinists. They play in the Northern
Illinois University youth orchestra. Most of their music
is classical but Owen has mastered yet another style.
Although he is not quite old enough to start handling Corrine rides like the wind ...even bareback!
dogs, he can sure handle a fiddle. I’m told that at
camp he picks and plucks the kind of music that brings down the rafters and gets folks stompin to
the beat! Now that’s talent!
Across the board these children excel. And while all three kids admit that “dog camp’s” a blast,
it’s also hard work. Still, no one’s complaining. They’ve all grown up in the highly competitive
environment of field trialing and each has found their own special niche.
There are those who worry about the future of field trialing today. But Ken and Linda Ruff had
the foresight to recognize “diamonds in the Ruff” in their own family— eager to learn and
anxious to win! By pulling each of them into that game, the Brophy tradition has continued now
into the third generation. Getting the kids interested really IS the ideal formula for success….
Just ask NRSFTC member, Chris Hall! Chris got his step-son involved in NAVHDA simply because
he challenged him to try. In the process, Chris not only forged a relationship with his son but he
gained a lifetime hunting companion besides! If we each made that same kind of effort, there’d
be no question about the future of field trials or hunting…. we just need to light the fire ...
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Training Hunting Dogs in true NAVHDA Tradition
Twelve year old attains a UT Prize with his Red Setter
I’m going to tell you about a lad named Pierce
Shultz but it actually began with another little
boy many years ago in my own front field.
Chris Hall grew up on the farm across the road
from Red Setter Run. Chris had a front row seat
to dog training NAVHDA style. Somewhere
along the way Chris was stricken with red dog
fever. When he got older, Chris came home to
buy a red setter from us for his hunting dog.
That’s when we sold him Ryland. As a
stipulation of that sale, we asked Chris to test
the dog’s “natural ability” through NAVHDA.
Chris agreed and found a NAVHDA chapter near
southern Ohio. Ryland not only passed his
natural ability test, he later became the FIRST
Irish Red Setter to attain a Prize 1 Utility Test.
Before long Chris built a kennel, an aviary and
bought three more dogs! In the meantime Chris
fell in love and with a woman who already had
two children— a boy and a girl. The boy
(Pierce) was about seven years old at the time.
When Chris and Jaime got married Chris hoped
to spark an interest in his children with the red
dogs and he succeeded. Everyone’s involved
with the dogs but today’s story is just about
Pierce. He loved the red setters and was
curious about how to train them as hunting
companions. Pierce started attending NAVHDA
meetings with his step-dad and they began
hunting together too. By the age of 12, he is an
avid outdoorsman. Many milestones have come
and gone along the way: the first shotgun and
bow, and the first pheasant. Squirrel, duck,
and deer have met their match in Pierce’s
sights. Pierce strives in other disciplines as
well. He has achieved the rank of 1st Kyu in
Karate and is “in the hunt” for a full black belt
within the next year.
But for the last 3 years Pierce has been
emersed in every aspect of the dog training.
He can hold a check cord, plant birds, fire
blanks, kayak out to plant ducks, fire
distraction shots, and pack/unpack equipment.
Anything that needed done, Pierce simply did
enthusiastically.
For the last few years, Chris and NRSFTC Board
member Mike Jacobson go hunting in North
Dakota each fall. Pierce became interested in
the trip and a deal was struck… Pierce
wanted to go to North Dakota on the pheasant
hunting trip. Chris wanted Pierce to advance
his dog handling skills to be ready for that kind
of adventure. Walker, one of their four Red
Setters, had been exposed to all the NAVHDA
Utility Test scenarios, but had never really
been “polished up” for a test. Chris told
Pierce that if he could train and run a dog in a
UT Test, he’d earn a full week hunting in
They struck a deal!
Train and handle a dog for a NAVHDA Utility Test and earn a
hunting trip in North Dakota! (Pictured Pierce and Walker)
North Dakota as his reward. YES!
They started in July. On Tuesdays Pierce
would do force fetch drills on the table, an
array of retrieving drills, heeling, distraction
shots, retrieve of shot duck, and drags. On
Thursdays Pierce would do all phases of field
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work. Every other Saturday they would get up at
4:00 am to make the 4 hour drive to Huntingburg,
Indiana where they would train at the Patoka Hills
Quail Unlimited property that was utilized by the
Central Indiana NAVHDA Chapter.
The training went quite smoothly, with only one
problem— Chris. The thing was, his presence
confused the dog. During training sessions in the
field, Chris would have to hide behind the other
gunner. When he didn’t hide, Walker would pass
Pierce and try to take the retrieved bird to Chris.
A good friend (Greg) stepped in to provide advice
for Pierce and help him succeed. That was the
ticket. Finally, with Chris out of sight, Pierce and
Walker became a team! They were finally ready
for the big test!
Test Day started with cool temperatures and just
a little fog. The field potion was the first
challenge. Pierce and Chris were at the starting
line waiting for the birds to be planted when the
Sr. Judge, Mark Fraley, approached and asked if
Chris would follow in the gallery but he told him
that Pierce was ready to handle the day on his
own and he was staying back. Mark indicated he
would take good care of Pierce.
Walker locked up on point within sight of the
starting line and everyone could see Pierce
position the gunners, flush the bird, and could
hear one clean shot ring out. Pierce then
approached Walker and said “fetch”. We then
heard “good boy”, and “mine”.
The first
sequence was a good one. And Chris relaxed
knowing he’d made a good decision to stay
behind. His step-son was out there on his own and
in
control.
When
Pierce
came
back
from the field
he no longer
was nervous.
Pierce
was
exhilarated &
had a lot to
talk about. He
told Chris that
at one point
he even had to
crawl on his
Coming off the field, Chris and Walker hands and his
look pretty darn happy!
knees to flush
a bird from under a tree! He’d come a long way
during this wager! After the field they moved on
to the heeling course. It gave Pierce another
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opportunity to again prove he was a good handler.
Walker started to veer to a stake but before the
situation got worse, Pierce gave a quick correction.
After that they went on to the “shot duck”
sequences which Walker completed
without
incident. He retrieved the bird right to his master’s
hands. On to the duck search...
The duck search site was a series of ponds
connected with beaver dams. When Walker came
back prematurely, Pierce sent him back for a more
thoroughly search of the area. They got through and
were almost done….
It had been a long day and both Pierce and Walker
getting tired. The final event was the drag and
when the judges approached, Pierce immediately
focused and again did a great job handling Walker
successfully.
In the end, the team of Pierce and Walker earned
182 points for a Prize III UT.
The judges
complimented Pierce on his handling ability and
concentration throughout the day and noted that
he’d handled his dog better than some of the adults
in attendance had done! After all the
congratulations and smiles, they finally started back
to the hotel. It was only 15 miles away but it
allowed Pierce plenty of time to “unload.” He
began to explain all of the things he will do
differently next year. He ran thru each of his
moves from the day, and even was plotting on how
to “fix” the duck search and improve that score.
Chris just listened and smiled. “We can work on
that stuff next year, son!” There was no doubt that
Pierce had caught the NAVHDA bug, hook, line, and
sinker…. And along with it— another case of red
dawg fever and a piece of the “Purest Challenge"
besides. In reflecting on his son’s experience, Chris
felt the one day test proved more valuable than
their eight weeks of training. Pierce had surpassed
his 12 year old stature by leaps and bounds and
become a fairly good dog trainer. And he’d
certainly worked hard enough to earn that week in
North Dakota.
I have to admit, Allen and I felt a certain
satisfaction too. We can fondly remember Chris Hall
as a gangly twelve year old running across our
fields. He caught the red fever back then and now
had passed it HIS twelve year old son. Life often
comes full circle and if we want all these “dog
games” to continue, we need to work at drawing
the ends of the circle together. Hunting and field
trials are great fun— whatever your game, share it
with someone. Light a fire in their heart to keep
the games going. Take that torch & pass it on!
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Wing Shot Fling selected to Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame
Owner and Handler, Bob Gove remembers “Fling”
We are very honored to have Wing Shot Fling, a dog we were privileged to share life with, elected
to the Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame! We are very appreciative to all the members who voted her in
and to those who share the memory of this wonderful dog with Katherine and me.
To quote the late singer song/writer Jim Croce, I’d especially like to thank “my best old X friend”
Stan Zdanczewicz for nominating her. (Stan’s a music aficionado)
Whelped February 5, 1978 Fling Came to me in April from the Rambling Red Irish Setters kennel of
Anne Marie and Randy Kubacz, they could not have sent me a better dog. She was regally bred and
her pedigree reads like the Who’s Who of Red Setterdom. Her Dam Turkey Talk Polly has produced
many fine pups and had fountainhead-breeding close-up. Her sire the legendary Abra needs no
elaboration.
Fling was my first real field trial dog. I never had a hunting dog as a boy growing up and while I was
in college always wanted an Irish Setter. After graduating and getting a job I bought a puppy and
for the first time heard about this field trial thing. In 1973, after suffering through nearly 2 years of
my book learned training program, I entered her in the Irish Setter Club of Minnesota’s field trial.
She got (I don’t know if won would be the right word) third place in an Irish Setter derby stake and I
got “field trial fever”. I really couldn’t afford to jump in head first so started by breeding that
female to Saturday Night Ed in 1974. From that litter I picked a pup that was a very nice dog, a
fabulous grouse dog, but not really a horseback dog at least up until the time she was hit by a car
and died.
In 1977 I bought a horse in 1978 a horse trailer and that fall we, Fling and I, went to our first
National Red Setter Field Trial Club (NRSFTC) championship. She had her first win a couple of weeks
earlier, 1st in a 5 dog puppy stake.
The Championship was held at the Green River
I rode every brace and was awe struck by the
trial grounds with abundant feed strips, hedge
2500 acres on expertly laid out continuous
wonderful Red Dogs I had been reading
hyperventilating.
Conservation Area near Ohio, Illinois.
beauty of Green River, the fabulously groomed field
rows, open fields, thickets and woods scattered over
courses. Add beautiful fall colors and all those
about, running and pointing pheasants, I was
Then my Fling, an 8 month old puppy, was 3rd in the NRSFTC open puppy with 19 entries. Oh my
god, the dagger of “field trial fever” was trust into my very soul!
By the end of the spring of 1979 season Fling had won 18 placements (a nice career for a lot of
dogs) including 2nd in the spring NRSFTC open puppy stake with 24 entries (can you imagine that 2
NRSFTC puppy stakes with 19 and 24 entries, those were the days). On top of that she won the
NRSFTC Puppy of the Year award. Buckle up, Bob!
That August found us on the North Dakota prairies for 2 weeks. Fling had field trial qualities that
combined undeniable devotion (willingness to please), burning desire (running with great strength
and heart) and extreme boldness (run to the limits of the course no matter how wide). We both
learned much about handling, running as big as the country and finding wild birds, Sharptail Grouse
in this case. I believe it was the most influential experience in her development, we both learned a
great deal.
That fall was the start of her derby season and she began where she left off winning 8 derby
placements. Again the NRSFTC Championship was at Green River and I met a young man, Keith
Martin, who was the son of the area manager. Keith had just started training dogs professionally.
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Later that fall I sent Fling with him to Georgia to get her into birds. He did a good job and even placed
her in a couple of trials down south.
The spring of 1980 she finished her derby season with a total of 12 wins and won the NRSFTC Derby of
the Year award. She was the first dog to win both juvenile Dog of the Year awards.
Fall of 1980 she and I won our first Championship the inaugural NRSFTC National Amateur
Championship and it was the thrill of thrills, my kneecaps were jumping. She went on to win the same
Championship in 1983 and the NRSFTC Open Championship in 1985.
Needless to say we continued to go to a lot of field trials and she won about everywhere we went, she
had 103 American Field wins, I wrote them all down. She won the Duke award and was runner-up
Legrande in 1985 and won both the Duke and LeGrande awards in 1986.
She was always a gallery favorite due in part to her obvious desire to do whatever I asked and the way
she artfully and boldly traversed the course to find birds. She was loved by many, feared by some, and
hated by a very few that could not bear to loose to a Red Dog.
One spring while the NRSFTC Championship was running at Rend Lake in southern Illinois I had to
attend a seminar at the University of Indiana so Katherine and Denise Zdanczewicz Stops ran Fling.
After I got to the trial I asked them how she did they said that every time she saw a rider off in the
distance she would run off to them.
They said they thought she spent the whole hour looking for me. The next day I ran her in the
amateur shooting dog stake and she was 1st.
She was entered in several American Field all breed Championships. A few I can remember; AllAmerican Shooting Dog Championship, Illinois Open Shooting Dog Championship, National Prairie
Chicken Open Shooting Dog Championship (several times) and a variety Amateur Field Trial Clubs of
America National and Regional Championships. I even ran her in the National Amateur Ruff Grouse
Championship once (they thought she was a little wide). She was never placed in an all breed
Championship but opened the eyes of many, be aware Red Dogs are not to be disregarded. You will
have to beat them not just consider them extra purse money.
What I consider to be her best wins were her winning the National Amateur Prairie Chicken Shooting
Dog Classic, which became the National Amateur Prairie Chicken Shooting Dog Championship. Amateur
Field Trial Clubs of America requires that to establish a new National Championship it must be run 3
times as classic to evaluate the merits of making it a Championship. Fling won the classic in 1985 and
1986, she was not alive to contest the 1987 running, it became a Championship in 1988.
Like many great field trial dogs Fling was a house
dog, a wonderful pet, a joy to be around, slept next
to the bed every night, rode on the front seat of the
truck, was mannerly, obedient, we couldn’t have
asked for more.
She was a great hunting dog especially on wild
pheasant. She was really good at pinning them
down and would hold point and let you flush but as
soon as the shotgun was on your shoulder she would
break to make the retrieve. She once ran off a
shear 12-foot embankment at full stride retrieving a
pheasant that was dropping into the river below.
One summer we were bored and saw that there was
a shoot to retrieve trail being held at a hunt club
near us, that sounded fun so we entered her. When
it came our turn I released her and she tore around
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the 40 acre area. I walked out about 100 yards and stood there whistling commands to her. After about 5
minutes I brought her into area where they were planting the birds and she soon pointed, I walked in and
flushed a quail and the gunner shot it. I walked to Fling and tapped her on the head she did not budge, I
tapped her again and again, blew the whistle, walked in front of her and pleaded for her to get the bird,
she would not. So I led her out and released her and she soon had another bird pointed, flush, shoot, tap
same result. I we did this 2 or 3 more times and she absolutely refused to retrieve. She knew this was a
field trial and you don’t touch a bird in a field trial!
Fling died 21 years ago due to kidney failure. I can’t believe how I still get teary eyed when I think or talk
about what a wonderful dog she was. Katherine and I will never forget her and now thanks to the
members of the NRSFTC she will forever be remembered through the Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame. Thank
you. We are grateful to you all.
Wing Shot Fling— 2008 Inductee for the Irish Red Setter Hall of Fame
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Bob and Katherine Gove with their beloved Wing Shot Fling
Fling even helped bring in firewood !(above)
Pretty as a picture (below)
WING SHOT FLING
1978-1987
As a wee pup curled up in the closet on Bob’s pants
1983 Fall trial where Fling won Fountainhead Trophy of Amateur Championship for the second time. Fling won Inaugural in
1980. Runner Up pictured is Triple Creek Abby with Stan ZZZ
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Fling was nominated for the 2008 Hall of Fame by Stan ZZZ. He’s always been her fan. In this picture he got Fling
all dolled up for the Calcutta and even purchased flowers for her! Assisting with auction is the late Aaron Bixler
Below left: Fling loved to go fishing and would wait in the boat for Bob!
Below rt: Already pointing as a puppy!
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National Red Setter Championship March 1985
Front row Runner-Up Mr. Magic with Darrell Winston and Champion Wing Shot Fling with Bob Gove.
Standing: Ken Whiteside w/ the Winston kids, Dr. Terri McGrain, Aaron Bixler, Chuck Ahlman, Judge Larry Edwards, Jean Ahlman,
Judge Jim Underwood, Bonnie Spencer, Katherine Gove, John Ironside and Ed Liermann
Certified Wins of:
Place
Wing Shot Fling, 1103078 (Ch.Abra–Turkey Talk Polly)
Stake
Year
3rd
National Red Setter Field Trial Club IS
Open Puppy
1978 F
1st
Red Setter Club of Wisconsin IS
Open Puppy
1978 F
2nd
Waukesha Pointing Dog Club
Open Puppy
1978 F
1st
Waukesha Pointing Dog Club
Amateur Puppy
1978 F
2nd
Northwest Field Association
Open Puppy
1978 F
2nd
National Red Setter Field Trial Club IS
Open Puppy
1979 S
2nd
Border Counties Field Trial Club
Open Puppy
1979 S
1st
Amateur Puppy
1979 S
3rd
Red Setter Club of Wisconsin
Open Puppy
1979 S
1st
Red Setter Club of Wisconsin Open Puppy
Classic
1979 S
1st
Southern Wisconsin Pointing Dog Club
Open Puppy
1979 S
1st
Open Puppy
1979 S
2nd
Open Derby
1979 S
1st
Huron Valley Irish Setter Bird Dog Club
Open Puppy
1979 S
2nd
Wolverine Field Trial Club
Open Puppy
1979 S
2nd
Wolverine Field Trial Club
Amateur Puppy
1979 S
Certified Wins continue next page
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Certified Wins of:
Place
Stake
Year
2nd
Open Puppy
1979 S
1st
Amateur Puppy
1979 S
2nd
Open Derby
1979 F
1st
Wisconsin All Age Field Trial Club
Open Derby
1979 F
3rd
Northern States Amateur Field Trial Club
Amateur Derby
1979 F
1st
Wisconsin Red Setter Club
Open Derby
1979 F
1st
Wisconsin Red Setter Club
Amateur Derby
1979 F
1st
Amateur Derby
1979 F
2nd
Open Derby
1979 F
1st
Amateur Derby
1979 F
2nd
Flatlanders Field Trial Club
Open Derby
1980 S
2nd
Vidalia Field Trial Club (GA)
Open Derby
1980 S
1st
Heart of Illinois Pointer and Setter Club
Open Derby
1980 S
2nd
Open Derby
1980 S
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1980 F
WR
National Red Setter Amateur Shooting Dog 1 hr Heats
Championship
1980 F
2nd
Sharptail Bird Dog Club
Amateur Shooting Dog
1980 F
2nd
Greater Atlanta Red Setter Field Trial Club IS
Open Shooting Dog
1981 S
3rd
Central States Field Trial Club
Open Shooting Dog
1981 S
2nd
1981 S
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1981 S
2nd
St. Croix Valley Brittany Club
Open Shooting Dog
1981 F
1st
Red Setter Club of Wisconsin IS
Open Shooting Dog
1981 F
3rd
1981 F
3rd
Northern Illinois Irish Setter Club IS
Open Shooting Dog
1982 S
1st
Northern Illinois Irish Setter Club IS
1982 S
3rd
Classic
1982 S
3rd
1982 S
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Certified Wins of:
Place
Stake
Year
1st
1982 S
3rd
Open Shooting Dog
1982 F
2nd
1982 F
3rd
Amateur All Age
1982 F
3rd
1982 F
3rd
1982 F
1st
Northeastern Illinois Field Trial Club
1982 F
2nd
Border County Field Trial Club
Open Shooting Dog
1983 S
2nd
1983 S
1st
Minnesota Grouse Dog Club
Open Shooting Dog
1983 F
3rd
Grand River Field Trial Club
Open All Age
1983 F
3rd
1983 F
1st
Open Shooting Dog
1983 F
WR
National Red Setter Amateur Shooting Dog 1 hr Heats
Championship
1983 F
3rd
Open Shooting Dog
1983 F
2nd
Open All Age
1983 F
3rd
Northeastern Illinois Field Trial Club
1983 F
3rd
Open Shooting Dog
1984 S
2nd
1984 S
1st
National Red Setter Field Trial Club
1984 S
2nd
1984 S
1st
1984 F
3rd
1984 F
2nd
Wisconsin Border County
Open Shooting Dog
1984 F
1st
Open All Age
1984 F
WR
Championship
1985 S
2nd
1985 S
3rd
Open Shooting Dog
1985 S
3rd
1985 S
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Certified Wins of:
Place
Stake
Year
1st
Open Shooting Dog
1985 S
2nd
1985 S
2nd
German Shorthair Pointer Club of Minnesota
Open Shooting Dog
1985 S
1st
Eastern Iowa Shooting Dog Association
1985 S
1st
Open Shooting Dog
1985 S
1st
1985 F
1st
Open Shooting Dog
1985 F
WR
National Prairie Chicken Amateur Shooting Dog
Classic
1985 F
3rd
Amateur All Age
1985 F
1st
Minnesota Grouse Dog Club
1985 F
1st
Open Shooting Dog
1985 F
1st
1985 F
1st
Central States Irish Setter Shooting Dog
1985 F
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1985 F
3rd
Missouri Valley Field Trial Club
Open Shooting Dog
1986 S
2nd
Illowa Field Trial Club
Open Shooting Dog
1986 S
2nd
1986 S
3rd
Eastern Iowa Shooting Dog Association
Open All Age
1986 S
2nd
Wisconsin Border County
1986 S
3rd
Great Plains Bird Dog Club
Open Shooting Dog
1986 S
1st
Twin City Wirehair Club
Open Shooting Dog
1986 S
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1986 F
2nd
1986 F
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1986 F
2nd
Open All Age
1986 F
2nd
1986 F
WR
National Prairie Amateur Shooting Dog 1 hr heats
Classic
1986 F
2nd
Schweiger Field Trial Club
1986 F
3rd
Green River Field Trial Club
Open Shooting Dog
1986 F
2nd
Open Shooting Dog
1986 F
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Standing report pages for NRSFTC Awards
Remember, only NRSFTC members qualify for Club awards so Please Join today!!
Hi Performance as of 10-31-8
Runs January 1st 2008 through December 31st 2008
Dog
Sex
Owner and Handler IF
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
Code Red
M
Tim Hammons
Rocky Mountain Show Biz
Silver Creek
Illustrious
180
Manteo’s Mattie
Blaylock
F
Paul Falkowsky
Aiken
Home Page
28
NRSFTC 2008 National Shoot to Retrieve Award as of 10-31-8
Dog
Sex
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
Witz's Best Buddy
M
Steve Witz
Sweet William Rhett
O'Hara
Emerald Isle McCormick
28
The NRSFTC salutes Tri-Tronics for its fine support !
2007 Red Setter Walking Shooting Dog of the Year as of as of 10-31-8
Dog
Sex
Owner/Handler
Sire
Dam
Points
King Cormac
M
Allen Fazenbaker
Come Back Rock
Gillian
180
Hondo Muldoon
M
Jim Ashby
Gillian
152
Meteu Medicine Man
M
Allen Fazenbaker
King Cormac
Grainne Ni Mhalle
60
Ironfire’s Ailis
F
Ray Kendra
Ironfire’s Hercules
Ironfire’s Scarlet
FaerieTail
18
Celtic’s Ridge Rohan
M
Ray Equi
Theo
Celtic’s Ellora Rua
12
Moonshine Again
M
Kris Hammons
Silver Creek Twist
Silver Creek Charlie
6
Winnabow
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Please pray for and remember Caroline Harris, 12150 W Albain Rd., Petersburg, Michigan 49270.
I had a lovely note from Caroline Harris who is undergoing cancer treatment near her home in Michigan. These have
been some rough weeks for Caroline and Jim who say that your cards are sometimes the best part of the day! Caroline
had surgery to stabilize her spine which was affected. She’s been in rehab trying to walk after just finishing a course
of chemotherapy. They are waiting news on whether the treatment even helped. In the meantime she's been hit with
quite a few complications. Pneumonia in early October caused one hospital stay and since then she was readmitted for
some an unknown infection which they still haven't pinned down yet. She's currently receiving several different IV
antibiotics but her mobility continues to be hampered by neurological problems with her right leg. We pray she turns
the corner and can get back home to Jim and her dogs! Please keep your prayers, calls and cards coming!
NRSFTC Red Setter Puppy of the Year
Runs July 1st 2008 through June 30th 2009
Dog
Sex
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
No Puppy wins to report at this time
NRSFTC Red Setter Derby of the Year
Runs July 1st 2008 through June 30th 2009
Dog
Sex
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
Lakeview Kant Katch
Me
F
Jim Ashby
Breakstone
Applebee
96
Flushing Whip Roger
Ramjet
M
Al Fazenbaker
Breakstone
Flushing Whip Flash Edition
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The Red Setter Foundation, Ltd.
Serving the educational, scientific, and literary goals of the National Red Setter Field Trial Club
The Red Setter Foundation was founded in 2007 to provide educational, scientific, literary,
and charitable opportunities for The National Red Setter Field Trial Club.
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Please support the “Purest Challenge” in Sportsdom…
Join the growing number of dedicated supporters—
Remember, all contributions are tax deductibles !
Give today for end of year tax relief
Remember us in your will or estate planning or make a gift
in memory of a loved one!
Thank you for supporting the Red Setter Foundation
Please visit our website at: www.nrsftc.com/foundation/
Red Setter Foundation Treasurer, Bonnie Hidalgo, 29100 East 148th Avenue, Brighton, CO. 80603
(more standings on page 25)
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2008 LeGrande Award as of 10-31-8
Dog
Sex
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
Piccadilly
F
Roger Boser
Come Back Rock
Gillian
1408
Breakstone
M
Roger Boser
Sharpton
Chantilly
960
Bolero
M
Don Beauchamp
Bearcat
Hollywood
588
Aiken
M
Roger Boser
Rockfish
Chantilly
336
Creed
M
Don Beauchamp
Come Back Riptide
Come Back Jeanie
240
Chaparral
M
Don Beauchamp
Desperado
Come Back Tippy
168
Moonshine Again
F
Kristine Hammons
Silver Creek Twist
Code Red
M
Tim Hammons
Rocky Branch Show Biz
Silver Creek Illustrious
130
Rock Steady
M
J.P. Martin
Zann Sett Albert Collins
Frankie’s Time Around
120
Flushing Whip Flash Ed.
F
Al Fazenbaker
Come Back Johnson
Come Back Diddle
100
Texas Roughcut
M
Don Beauchamp
J.D. Spike
Sunset Silk
91
King Cormac
M
Al Fazenbaker
Come Back Rock
Gillian
60
Rock It
F
Tim Hammons
Another Time Around
Rock The World
28
Manteo’s Mattie
Blaylock
F
Paul Falkowsky
Manteo’s Mattie Blaylock
Home Page
Aiken
28
Silver Creek Charle
134
Duke Award as of 10-31-08
Runs July 1st 2008 through June 30 2009
Dog
Sex
another person
Sire
Dam
Points
Chaparral
M
Don Beauchamp
Desperado
Come Back Tippy
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A new season is now in effect for the Duke Standings. The Purina Open Shooting Dog Points trials that count for this
award are found on the back cover of the July 26, 2008 issue of the American Field. On the front cover of the August
2, 2008 American Field issue are the Purina Amateur Shooting Dog Points trials that count. In addition all National
Amateur Shooting Dog Invitational Points Trials count toward this award.
Please send the information on your dogs wins within thirty days to:
Don or Linda Beauchamp, 1401 S. 359th St. W. Cheney, KS 67025 Email: lsbeauchamp2@aol.com
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and
Happy New Year 2009
Merry Christmas from the Ashby’s
and all the great dogs at Lakeview Kennels!
Hondo Muldoon
2007 Walking Shooting Dog of the Year
Jim and Jeannie Ashby
1414 Mooney School Rd.
Robards, KY 42452
Bob White
Fermanagh Setters
Contact us at: 270-835-2066 or by
e-mail: reddogshunt@bellsouth.net
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Pine Hollow Kennels
...Wishing you all a Blessed Holiday Season
and a Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year
Home of:
Buddwing— Hall of Fame 1979
3XCh Chaparral
Puppies, Started Dogs, Dogs at Stud
Don & Linda Beauchamp
1401 S. 359th St. W., Cheney, KS 67025
316 542-0103 • lsbeauchamp2@aol.com
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes
From
Arrowhead Kennels
from
Roger & Toni Berg
IronFire Kennels
4165 2nd St South East
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56304
888-251-7415
www.IronFiresetters.net
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
from
Roger and Mary Boser
Bearcat Setters
Rocky’s Straight Arrow
2006 Futurity Champion
2007 Open All Age Winner
Available for Stud
Pups & Started Dogs usually available
717- 428- 3158
http://bearcatsetters.nrsftc.com/
Brian and Judy Gelinas
bjgelinas@hughes.net 317-697-4000
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
from
Silver Creek Setters
& Silver Creek Fabrication
Puppies , Started Dogs, Horses
Happy New Year
Dennis and Bonnie Hidalgo
and all the critters at Firefly Farm
Gaited Horse rental and sales
Tim and Kris Hammons
Puppies/started dogs occasionally available
Visit us online at:
www.silvercreekanimalhospital.com
303-655-1099
fireflyfarm@msn.com
Contact info: 859-986-7076 E-mail: kmhammons@chpl.net
Season’s Greetings & Ho! Ho!
From Conneaut Creek Kennels
In northeastern Ohio
Lake Erie winters can be brutal but
we always find ways to have fun!
Happy Holidays
from
Mike and Tracy
Jacobson
Agate Point Kennels
715-246-0603
mjacobson@frontiernet.net
Puppies Available
Al and Deb Fazenbaker
216-539-0330
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We took our new puppy
to stand “at the line”
at the famous Ames
Plantation before we
even took him home to
Colorado..…. why???
You have to dream BIG
in order to
Honor the Challenge….
May all your holiday
dreams come true!
Season’s
Greetings
Ed Liermann
Berkan of the Snows
'Nollaig shona duit!'
(Celtic for Have a Merry Christmas)
May all your Irish
Holiday dreams come true
Jack Flynn of O’ Floin Kennels
Tom and Sue Norton
Happy Holidays
Rising Fawn Setters
Ross Leonard
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
423-667-9527
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Happy Holidays from Wilson Dunn
“A good friend of Bob Sprouse & the NRSFTC”
Dog and Kennel Supplies
♦ All Size Dog Collars in Nylon,
Day-Glo or Leather
♦ Automatic Watering Dish
♦ Stainless Steel Bowls in all
sizes
New Tracker Classic
Horse Supplies & Tack
♦ Jack Haggis Trooper
Saddles in
Black or
Brown
♦ Saddle Pads
trooper or
Western
Black or
Brown
Hunting Supplies
Quality at a Great Price
♦ Hunting Clothing
♦ Accessories
A Great Set: ♦ Tiemanns Chaps-these are the
Starting at $499
most durable and best fitting field
2 Collars,
trial and bird hunting chaps on the
The receiver
market $49.95
Batteries
♦ Camo Coveralls by Key
Holster &
♦ Lined Camo Jacket by Key
Carrying
♦ Uplander front loading
Case
1 year Warranty on Collars
3 year Warranty on Electronics
10 year Warranty on antennas & body
coat by Ruddy duck
♦ Blaze Orange Shirts by
Ruddy Duck
Wilson D’s Sporting Goods
PO Box 189
Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039
PHONE: (731)764-2041 TOLL FREE: (888) 456-5150
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NRSFTC Shooting Dog Championships
& Supporting Stakes
November 6th though 9th, 2008
Missouri Sportsmans’ Club Grovespring, Missouri
Drawing 8 PM 11/5/06 (Wednesday) in Club House (Club House Phone: 417-462-3626)
Manufactured Barrel guns only .32 caliber or larger
Stakes will be run in the order presented although we reserve the right to alter if needed
Entry Fees Include Grounds Fees
NATIONAL RED SETTER OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
Judges: Gary Cowell and Charles Beeler of Lancaster Mo.
One hour continuous courses, Entry Fee $125.00
$500 Purse Divided 70-30% to Winner & Runner-Up
Qualifications: Open All Age, Open Shooting Dog, or Open Derby placement in an American Field recognized stake
IRISH RED SETTER OPEN DERBY
Judges: Gary Cowell and Charles Beeler of Lancaster Mo
30 Minutes: Awards to Three Places; must be registered for placement Entry fee $ 45.00
IRISH RED SETTER OPEN SHOOTING DOG STAKE
30 Minutes. Awards to Three Places, Entry Fee $ 45.00
NATIONAL RED SETTER AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
60 minutes: Entry Fee $100.00
TriTronics Collar, Possession of the Fountainhead Trophy Runner-Up: Silver Plate
Qualifications: Open All Age, Open Shooting Dog, or Open Derby placement in an American Field recognized stake by an amateur handler
IRISH RED SETTER OPEN WALKING SHOOTING DOG
(Will run on 11/7 or 11/8— May run concurrent with Open Derby or Open Shooting Dog Stake))
Judges: Betty Evans and 1 TBA
30 Minutes: Awards to Three Places. Entry Fee $ 42.50
Judgment ceases at the Flush
Reporter: Bonnie Hidalgo
Ample stalls/paddocks and kennels available
Horse rental: Horses will available from Hidalgos (303-655-1099) or E-Mail: fireflyfarm@msn.com
Entries to: Dennis/Bonnie Hidalgo Phone: Home 303-655-1099 Cell 303-886-6084
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Miscellaneous Information about NRSFTC Fall Trial
TRIAL CO-CHAIRS:
Dennis/Bonnie Hidalgo
Phone: Home 303-655-1099 Cell 303-886-6084
LODGING and MEALS
Breakfast & Lunch served daily at the Area Clubhouse
Please Join us for the Banquet on Friday Night
A bunkhouse will be available for the judges and reporter
A bunkhouse is available for 18 trialers— please bring your own bedding
Lebanon, Missouri is located on Interstate 44 about 45 miles northeast of Springfield, MO.
and has several good quality motels and restaurants. Several motels are listed below:
Bennett Spring Inn, 417-588-9110, 11525 Highway 64, Lebanon
Best Western Inn, 417-532-6171, Route 66, Lebanon
Best Budget Inn, 417-532-6111, 1140 Millcreek Rd, Lebanon,
Holiday Inn, 417-532-1111, I-44, Lebanon,
Brentwood Motel, 417-532-6131, 1320 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon
Holiday Motel, 417-532-7176, 137 E Seminole St, Lebanon,
Forest Manor Motel, 417-532-6114, 207 E Seminole St, Lebanon
Best Way Inn, 417-532-3128, 1710 W Elm St, Lebanon
Super 8 Motel, 417-588-2574, 1831 W Elm St, Lebanon
Quality Inn, 417-532-7111, 2071 W Elm St, Lebanon
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Lebanon take hwy 5 south approximately 17 miles to corner where a trailer park is located on
the right side of the road (west side). This is approximately 2 miles north of Grovespring. Turn
right at trailer park on Meadowlark Rd. (Look for a sign with the dog on it); this is going west.
Follow this road to the grounds approximately 2 miles. The road from the trailer park on Hwy 5 is
gravel; go west .75 miles to dead end; turn right at dead end and go approximately .75 miles or so
then at fork in road turn left and follow gravel road to grounds (about .5 to .75 miles). Clubhouse
and barns on right side of the road.
See you at the line!

Wing Shot Fling - National Red Setter Field Trial Club

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