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

A handler rides to find his bird dog that was seen on the knoll. Rolling hills, long draws and flat stretches of land were the topographic area for the derby stake.

Andrew Fenny rides in the gallery waiting for his turn to handle his female Pointer, Blackie. He is an outstanding young man willing to work hard and help everyone in camp. He feed horses, staked out dogs and even found lost dogs.

Roy Terry of California came to support the various field trials and to handle Eric Erickson's setter in the derby. Eric seems well and is recovering after being thrown from his horse several months ago.

Pat Lamantia is the representative for Purina, that sponsored the Western Open. Without sponsorships like Purina, field trials would not be the fun event it is today. In fact, many clubs depend on sponsorships, otherwise they would not be able to have trials.

A profile of Jim Fenny while he watches dogs covering ground in search of birds. Jim is riding another fine horse owned by Sheldon Twer.

Behind a horse, a handle and his scout gives water to their bird dog. Even during the 30 minutes derby, many dogs require water to continue to hunt hard.