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RESULTS 2008
2008 International Gun Dog Classic & Amateur All-Age Classic Results
By Lisa PollockThe
Tri State Brittany Championship Association held it's International
Open Gun Dog Classic, and Amateur and Open All Age Classics on March
18th- 29th, 2008. The Regional Classics, sponsored by the American
Brittany Club, were held at the Jackson Hunting Range, in Jackson, OH.
The new grounds are thanks to the efforts of Sam Borst and Jim Winnen.
Although they were quite primitive, the grounds turned out to be a
great place to show off big running gun dogs and all-age dogs alike.
After some last minute modifications to the courses, we began the Gun
Dog event on Tuesday morning, judges Ed Kerr and Jerry McGee in the
saddle. Of course, Mother Nature had other plans. After 3 very soggy
braces, we called it a day. The forecasted rains that produced flooding
conditions throughout the Ohio River Valley, forced us to cancel
Wednesday's running as well. The sun came out on Thursday, and we were
able to run 9 braces. The stake concluded on Monday morning.
 International Gun Dog Classic Kyle Merrill with Hybrittins BJ Betty, Judge Ed Kerr, Marvin Stout, Ben Lorenson, Bob Burchette with Country Roads Rough Rider, Chris Burchette, Karen Stout, Paul Pollock, Judy Kiracofe with Hits Tailor Made, Judge Jerry McGee |
This
year's winner was Hybrittin's BJ Betty. The white and orange female is
owned by Art and Judy Cohen of Glen Rock, PA and handled by Kyle
Merrill. Betty ran in the first brace Thursday morning. Her big run and
impeccable style on birds caught the judge's attention early on. Second
place went to Ricochet Maggie's Jac, owned by Julie and Mickey Condron,
and handled by Bob Burchette. Third Place went to Country Roads Rough
Rider, owned by Karen Stout, and handled by Bob Burchette. The forth
place dog was Hits Tailor Made, owned by Ralph and Judy Kiracofe, and
handled by Judy. The judges commented that the 3rd and 4th place dogs
did an excellent job, both having to put up with Tuesday's horrible
weather conditions.
 International Amateur All Age Classic Lisa with The Rock, Paul Pollock, Jerry McGee with Ru-jems Stop n watch, Judge Bill VanDeWeerd, Bo and Early Times, Judge Jim Cohen, Tommy Thomas with Havapal Renegade's Billy Boy, and Linda Thomas. |
The
International Amateur All Age Classic began Monday afternoon, shortly
after lunch. The calm, partly sunny skies of the morning gave way to
stiff winds and dark clouds. Within fifteen minutes of the breakaway, a
snow squall erupted making conditions difficult for dogs, handlers, and
the gallery. By the time the first brace was over, so was the storm.
Other than occasional strong winds, weather conditions for the rest of
the stake remained dry and clear. The judges for the event were Bill
VanDeeweerd and Jim Cohen. Mr. Cohen hadn't seen Brittanys run since he
judged the Nationals in the early nineties. A former Brittany
competitor, now running Pointers and Setters, he commented that he was
pleasantly surprised how our breed has progressed.
This
year's winner was the Rock II, owned by Paul and Lisa Pollock of
Medford, NJ, and handled by Paul. Rock ran a quick forward race and
carded 3 stylish finds for his handler. Second place went to Ru-Jems
Stop N Watch, owned by Ruth and Jerry McGee, and handled by Jerry. The
3rd place dog was Early Times, owned by Bo and Renae Ackerman, and
handled by Bo. Forth place went to Havapal Renagade's Billy Boy, owned
and handled by Tommy Thomas. This was not only Tommy's first time
running "Billy", but also the first time he handled in a Championship.
We look to a promising future for the team.
We
would like to thanks professional handlers Ben Lorsenson, Tom Tracy and
Jim Winnen, who volunteered to help marshal and plant birds for the
Amateur stake. Their efforts took to some of the pressure of the clubs
small committee.
The
Open All Age Stake began Wednesday afternoon. Partly sunny skies, and
temperatures in the fifties. Three braces went to the line, and only
one of the six made it around. Despite heavy rains at night, conditions
during the running remained fairly dry. Judges Stan Williamson and Bill
Landress looked at many fine dogs. In the end, Early Times was named
the winner. "Earl" ran Thursday morning, and after he ran, everyone
knew he was the dog to beat. Second place went to multi-National
Champion, Just Call Me Roy, owned by Tom Ettinger, and handled by Ben
Lorenson. The Rock II, owned by Paul and Lisa Pollock, and handled by
Tom Tracy was third, and Royal Reverend, owned by Keith Phillips and
handled by Lorenson was 4th.
The
The International Brittany Championship Association would like to thank Purina
for their sponsorship of the events. We'd also like to thank
professional trainers Bob and Chris Burchette, Ben Lorenson, Kyle
Merrill, Tom Tracy and Jim Winnen for supporting the events. Special
thanks to Ed Kerr and Paul Pollock, who volunteered to cook lunch
everyday! Thanks to Bill and Beverly Haynes, Brian Hendrickson, and the
Kentucky Brittany Club, who trucked in water, and helped with the
grounds. But most of all, thanks to Jack Alexander, who was inspired by
Ron Zook, to revive these events.