Upland Bird Dog: Field Trials

Western Open Championships

Open All-Age; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Open Derby; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Open Shooting; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Mazie Davis (left) slowly moves up on the pointing dog just ahead of her. Judge David Taylor (Iowa) watches both the dog and handler.

Torben Hansen (left) and Judge Roy Epp of Georgia are watch closely to determine if the bird had already left as indicated by the Pointer.

Mazie Davis (left), Pat Lamantia of Purina and Dr. Charles Hjepe relax to watch the event. Note the Mazie has a recorder to accurately document the trial for the American Field.

A lone handler in front of everyone. The enormous landscape can easily make a bird dog quickly disappear. A small rise or just behind the trees can hide a bird dog pointing a bird.

Can you find all the riders in this image. The handler is out in front while the judges and gallery are behind. The rider on the left is trying to catch up to the gallery.

I believe the handler is Sheldon Twer ahead of the judges and on course to show his bird dog. Some riders take a few seconds to rest.