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

Torben Hansen did not run a derby but rode to enjoy the country, people and watch nice young dogs work. Torben's Dad worked the dog truck and was indespensible around camp.

This area is relatively flat, however, there are long draws that may conceal a bird dog from view. One moment a bird dog is seen and several minutes later the dog is no where to be found.

Mike McGinnis ride toward the foot hills, watching his dog work the cover. All-Age derby dogs can cover a lot of ground and one needs to watch them careful.

Roy Terry handled Johnny's Rockin' Ricky (English Setter) for Eric Erickson. Terry Erickson scouted for Roy. All the setters from the Erickson's can run and are animated on the ground.

Jerry Lewis (on foot) and Roy try to determine the location of Johnny's Rockin' Ricky. Once the tracking insturment is used the dog is out of contention. However, their only concern is finding the setter.

Another view of Roy using a tracking instrument. The use of telemetry in field trials has greatly reduced the loss of bird dogs, as in this case.