The Winner Is...

The Winner of the 2020

National Retriever Club Championship is …

29. FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, "Deep" BLM

Owner Katharine Simonds; Handler Al Arthur

Congratulations Al and Deep!!

 

And The Finalists Are...

The Finalists Are...

 

2. FC-AFC 3R'S Mr T Smoken Joe, "Smokie" BLM, Ty Rorem

 

18. FC Vinwood's Million Dollar Baby, "Babe" BLF, Danny Farmer 

25. FC-AFC Abby's Physician Of Antioch, "Luke" BLM, Dan Hurst

29. FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, "Deep" BLM, Al Arthur

33. FC Freeline Pogie, "Pogie" BLM, Ty Rorem

37. FC Hilltop's High Society Lady Ga Ga, "Lady" YLF, Danny Farmer 

41. FC-AFC J & C's Another Round In the Chamber, "Bullet" BLM, Joseph Couey 

43. NAFC-FC Steadfast's Bachelor Special, "Croc" BLM, Ty Rorem

44. FC-AFC Yours Truly Indigo, "Tru" BLF, Chris Ledford 

57. FC North Dakota's Prairie Magic, "Maggie" YLF, Charlie Moody

58. FC-AFC Silver Star's Watch'em Like A Hawk, "Hawk" BLM, Jamie Woodson 

10th Series Recap

Our 10th Series Land Water Triple started with Bess, our female test dog coming to the line at 9:23 am,  then Shooter, our male test dog followed at 9:38 am. The first running dog was #29 Deep who got to the line at 9:58 am.

The winds proved to be a struggle during this 10th series. This is how everything panned out ...

11 dogs started, 0 scratches, 0 no-birds or re-runs, and 0 dogs picked up. We had 3 dogs handle and 1 double handle. This series completed at 12:12 pm and took a total of 2 hours 10 minutes, which averages out to be just under 12 minutes per dog to run the test.

The excitement is up as we all wait to hear who the 2020 National Retriever Club Champion is and find out who our newest NFC titled dog will be!

25. FC-AFC Abby's Physician Of Antioch, "Luke" BLM, Dan Hurst

25. FC-AFC Abby's Physician Of Antioch, "Luke" BLM
Owner: Dan Hurst, Bullard, TX
Handler: Dan Hurst (Amateur)
Breeder: Dan Hurst
2/22/2013 (FC-AFC Creek Robber ex FC-AFC Pattons Blazen Abby MH)
Qualified Week & Place: 24 - Rocky Mountain RC
First Field Trial Date: 2/21/2014 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: 2020 NRC, 2014 HP Derby Dog - 86 pts
Career Derby Points: 98    Career Amateur Points: 41.5    Career Open Points: 11

12:02 pm

Left Flyer - Luke went to the left side of the pond and went out and crossed the point angled towards the back side of the blind. He made a deep loop behind the blind and came down to the bird.

Right Flyer - Luke came in on the left on this wide right bird. One loop under the arc and he went out to get the bird.

Middle Retired - Excellent line down the hill and across the middle of the pond. Luke went up right of the blind for a loop deep and then left. He worked his way across the top of the field and got it!

 

18. FC Vinwood's Million Dollar Baby, "Babe" BLF, Danny Farmer

18. FC Vinwood's Million Dollar Baby, "Babe" BLF
Owner: DeWitt & Susan Boice, Longmont, CO
Handler: Danny Farmer (Pro)
Breeder: Carole Robison & Kirk Wichman
2/15/2012 (FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble ex Hayseed's Little Darlin MH)
Qualified Week & Place: 24 - Hennepin County ARC
First Field Trial Date: 4/5/2013 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019, 2018, 2017 (F), 2015
Career Derby Points: 57    Career Amateur Points: 11     Career Open Points: 63

11:49 am

Right Flyer - Babe hunted in the area to recover this flyer.

Left Flyer - Babe went up behind the retired guns, she worked left and got the bird.

Middle Retired - Up the left side of the right guns, Babe worked right to her bird.

 

Handle - 2. FC-AFC 3R'S Mr T Smoken Joe, "Smokie" BLM, Ty Rorem

2. FC-AFC 3R'S Mr T Smoken Joe, "Smokie" BLM
Owner: James Hurst, Denver, IA
Handler: Ty Rorem (Pro)
Breeder: Debra Bredenson & Alexandra Washburn
2/1/2013 (FC-AFC CJ's Mister T ex Five Star Turn Me Loose)
Qualified Week & Place: 34 - North Dakota RC
First Field Trial Date: 5/9/2014 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019 (F), 2018 (F), NARC - 2019, 2018
Career Derby Points: 7    Career Amateur Points: 41.5    Career Open Points: 51

11:28 am

Right Flyer - Smokie went straight to the fall area and his bird.

Left Flyer - Smokie went into the left corner of the pond. He angled over the point and exited the pond left of the fall area. Smokie drove the hill on the right angle and with one big turn in the corner strip had a nice job on the recovery of this bird.

Middle Retired - Nice line down the field but the wind was pushing him wide left over the point. Smokie drove the hill behind the left flyer gun station. Ty started handling with great difficulty due to the strong cross wind. Ty got Smokie moved all the way to the pond to try and get him to the bird but he was not respond. Ty kept working hard and Smokie got the bird.

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10th Series Conditions Update

The winds are gusting out of the southwest easily moving the dogs left when they are swimming. The clouds area breaking up reflecting light on the bobbing Avery decoys that are providing distraction to some dogs.

Double Handle - 58. FC-AFC Silver Star's Watch'em Like A Hawk, "Hawk" BLM, Jamie Woodson

58. FC-AFC Silver Star's Watch'em Like A Hawk, "Hawk" BLM
Owner: Scott & Christine Leonescu, Jamie & Bill Woodson, West Milford, NJ
Handler: Jamie Woodson (Amateur)
Breeder: Dan Hurst
2/22/2013 (FC-AFC Creek Robber ex FC-AFC Pattons Blazen Abby MH)
Qualified Week & Place: 42 - N. Florida ARC
First Field Trial Date: 7/4/2014 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019, 2018, 2016; NARC 2019, 2017
Career Derby Points: 0    Career Amateur Points: 29.5    Career Open Points: 35

11:15 am

Right Flyer - Nice Bird!

Left Flyer - Hawk seemed to pull to the right coming off the backside of the point. He went to the far shore and pulled up the hill of the right retired guns. He indicated a right tendency and was stopped and handled to the bird. 

Middle Retried - Hawk was headed through the middle of the pond leaning left and towards the Avery decoys. He was handled to the bird.

SCRAPBOOK FOR THE TENTH!

 

 

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Congratulations to one and all – "It's been a slice, folks!"

57. FC North Dakota's Prairie Magic, "Maggie" YLF, Charlie Moody

57. FC North Dakota's Prairie Magic, "Maggie" YLF
Owner: Bill Billups, Meridian, MS
Handler: Charlie Moody (Pro)
Breeder: Chad Cox
12/7/2011 (NAFC-FC Cody Cut A Lean Grade ex Kaney Bayou's Perfect Ten MH)
Qualified Week & Place: 43 - Memphis ARC
First Field Trial Date: 7/5/2013 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019
Career Derby Points: 5    Career Amateur Points: 7.5    Career Open Points: 35

11:06 am

Right Flyer - Maddie came in under the arc with some tight turns she got her long flyer.

Left Flyer - She went into the corner over the point, then came out to the fall area and quickly go the bird.

Middle Retired - Maddie headed left to the point and with one cast she was correct her line. She had to be handled again as she exited the water then she got her bird.

 

44. FC-AFC Yours Truly Indigo, "Tru" BLF, Chris Ledford

44. FC-AFC Yours Truly Indigo, "Tru" BLF
Owner: Mark & Suzanne Medford, Memphis, TN
Handler: Chris Ledford (Pro)
Breeder: Darlene Houlihan
2/25/2014 (FC-AFC Rev Blu Genes ex FC-AFC Indi Go Girl)
Qualified Week & Place: 30 - North Dakota RC
First Field Trial Date: 4/10/2015 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019 (F); NARC - 2019, 2018, DH Winner - 2020
Career Derby Points: 20    Career Amateur Points: 42    Career Open Points: 50

10:54 am

Right Flyer - Tru took a loop in the area and found her phone.

Left Flyer - With great momentum and a big splash into the pond, Tru went over the point and drove up the far shore. Going up the backside of the holding blind, Tru turns right but recovers to the left and worked out her bird.

Middle Retired - Tru came across the pond and was not affect by the decoys. She went up the hillside and with a quick loop short and left, she swings back to the drive a little further up the hill to her bird.

VIDEO of the Tenth Series

 

Fun Facts about the 10th Series Starters

Our oldest running dog that started the 10th Series... 
#37 FC Hilltop's High Society Lady Ga Ga "Lady" (DOB 6/7/2011)
 
Our youngest running dog that started the 10th Series...
41. FC-AFC J & C's Another Round In the Chamber, "Bullet" (DOB 10/2/2014)
 
We have 2 Yellow Labrador Females; 
2 Black Labrador Females and 
7 Black Labrador Males.
 
Our sibling rivalry for the 10th Series starters are...
25. FC-AFC Abby's Physician Of Antioch, "Luke"
58. FC-AFC Silver Star's Watch'em Like A Hawk, "Hawk" 
 
This series has 5 pro handlers (1 female; 4 males) and 3 amateur handlers (1 female; 2 males).
Ty Rorem has the most dogs in the 10th Series with 3 dogs.

Here is a list of the handlers and the dogs they are running...
Ty Rorem (Pro) - #2, 33, 43
Danny Farmer (Pro) - #18, 37
Al Arthur (Pro) - #29
Chris Ledford (Pro) - #44 
Charlie Moody (Pro) - #57
Joseph Couey (Amateur) - #41 
Dan Hurst (Amateur) - #25
Jamie Woodson (Amateur) - #58

43. NAFC-FC Steadfast's Bachelor Special, "Croc" BLM, Ty Rorem

43. NAFC-FC Steadfast's Bachelor Special, "Croc" BLM
Owner: Monte & Pam Wulf, Blair, NE
Handler: Ty Rorem (Pro)
Breeder: Lee Amundson
1/22/2013 (NFC Watermark's Running Back ex Patton's River Dutchess)
Qualified Week & Place: 39 - Vikingland RC
First Field Trial Date: 9/19/2014 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019, 2018, 2017; NARC 2019, 2018 (W), 2018 NARC WINNER
Career Derby Points: 6    Career Amateur Points: 38.5    Career Open Points: 51

10:44 am

Right Flyer - Croc went straight to the bird.

Left Flyer - He angled right into the pond over the point and went wide right of the blind. Croc came from the right side to the left side and quickly found his bird.

Middle Retired - Croc went into the pond and straight for the lone decoy on the right. He tried for it then moved on to the right corner of the pond and drove the hill to the fall area for his bird.

Handle - 41. FC-AFC J & C's Another Round In the Chamber, "Bullet" BLM, Joseph Couey

41. FC-AFC J & C's Another Round In the Chamber, "Bullet" BLM
Owner: Joseph & Cathy Couey, Bloomer, WI
Handler: Joseph Couey (Amateur)
Breeder: Mary & Sergio Castineyra
10/2/2014 (NAFC-FC Mulligan Off The Rainy "T" ex Long Crossing Sky's Making The Grade)
Qualified Week & Place: 34 - Blackhawk RC
First Field Trial Date: 9/25/2015 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NARC - 2019
Career Derby Points: 10    Career Amateur Points: 25    Career Open Points: 11.5

10:34 am 

Right Flyer - Nice recovery on this bird.

Left Flyer - Bullet had a good angle on the entry to the pond. He made a few passes short on the far shore then moved up the hill deep. Bullet worked through the stripped cover back to get his bird.

Middle Retired - Bullet had a good line to the pond and entered water and began to angle left. He crossed the pond and began to come up behind the left flyer and was handled to the middle bird.

37. FC Hilltop's High Society Lady Ga Ga, "Lady" YLF, Danny Farmer

37. FC Hilltop's High Society Lady Ga Ga, "Lady" YLF
Owner: Carma Futhey & Sylvia McClure, Laurel, MT
Handler: Danny Farmer (Pro)
Breeder: Sylvia McClure
6/7/2011 (NAFC-FC-CNAFC Ebonstar Lean Mac ex FC-AFC Hilltop's High Society)
Qualified Week & Place: 25 - West Central MN RC
First Field Trial Date: 8/31/2012 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC 2017, 2016
Career Derby Points: 21    Career Amateur Points: 0    Career Open Points: 78.5

Right Flyer - Down the field and he scooped up the bird.

Left Flyer - Lady went into the near left corner of the  pond and over the point. She angled right into next the water and got out below the bird. He missed on his initial pass and with a few loops through the strips of the cover he got his bird.

Middle Retired - Lady went down the field on a left angle. She swam to the tip of the point on the left. Lady went out through the Avery decoys heading back to the right. Lady got out in far right corner of the pond, angled right up the hill then turned back to the blind for a short loop deep then she came back right to her bird.

The Long Gun View of the Tenth

 A gunner's perspective …

Thank you, Lester Langley!

The Tenth Series – A Closer Look

 

10th Series – Land / Water Triple

Bird 1 – Dead Drake – 358 yards

Bird 2 – Drake Flyer – 180 yards

Bird 3 – Hen Flyer – 370 yards

 

33. FC Freeline Pogie, "Pogie" BLM, Ty Rorem

33. FC Freeline Pogie, "Pogie" BLM
Owner: Christian Healey, Katy, TX
Handler: Ty Rorem (Pro)
Breeder: Jane Gaskamp
4/6/2014 (NAFC-FC Cody Cut A Lean Grade ex Molly B Ringo)
Qualified Week & Place: 42 - Kansas City RC
First Field Trial Date: 5/15/2015 - Derby
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NARC - 2019
Career Derby Points: 29    Career Amateur Points: 10     Career Open Points: 13

10:12 am

Right Flyer - Pogie had a quick recovery of bird.

Left Flyer - He through the pond up the h ill for a good mark.

Middle Retired - Pogie went into the pond and angling right out of the it. He drove up the hill and worked his way left along the top of the hill. He identified the blind then worked his way back right to the bird.

29. FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, "Deep" BLM, Al Arthur

29. FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, "Deep" BLM
Owner: Katharine Simonds, Morrisville, VT
Handler: Al Arthur (Pro)
Breeder: Jack Waltney
12/14/2011 (AFC Ajax Wincor ex Sweetwater's Dreamboat "Annie")
Qualified Week & Place: 43 - Carolina Piedmont RC
First Field Trial Date: 8/23/2013 - Amateur
National Appearance & Other Accomplishments: NRC - 2019, 2018, 2016
Career Derby Points: N/A    Career Amateur Points: 22     Career Open Points: 63.5

9:58 am

Right Flyer - Deep went across the field under the arc of the throw then went straight right and out to the bird.

Left Flyer - He angled left down the field and across the point squaring the water as he got in the far piece. He came out and drove up the hill coming in just left of the fall. Deep turned right and went straight to the bird.

Middle Retired - He went down the field to the pond. He took a hard angle left in the water away from the fall through the Avery decoys. He got out on the far left and ran to the top of the hill. Deep followed the tree line to the right and past the holding blind. He worked it out and got his bird.