2025 Round Pond Classic Youth Trial 

Report by Cayla Key

The second annual Round Pond Classic Youth Trial ran on Sunday, January 19th 2025. The trial is run over three beautiful courses that meander over the beautiful grounds of Round Pond Plantation. 

A special thanks to everyone who put in time, dedication, and energy into making this youth trial possible. We would also like to thank everyone who sponsored this trial. Dustin Kirby made a contribution. Youth Field Trial Alliance provided the rosettes, ribbons, winner prints and judges’ gifts. Greg Blair with Purina provided a bag full of goodies for each handler. Thank you, Neil and Pam Walker, for providing lunch. Dan DiMambro and Sergio Velez handled the difficult task of judging this highly contested trial. The first brace broke away at 9:00 am under blue skies and a cool breeze. Each handler showed excitement and determination. The judges expressed how this was a very hard trial to judge due to all the handlers and dogs doing such a wonderful job. 

The Winners: 

First place was awarded to Rick, handled by Hayes Green in the first brace. Rick, laid down an impressive ground race highlighted by one find at 30. At the end of his performance the bar had been set and a true winner was on top. Second place was awarded to Patch, handled by Montana McLean. Patch, displayed high class with a strong forward ground race with a find at 15. He suffered an unproductive at 8. Third place was awarded to Dianne, handled by Owen Burson. Dianne handled nicely with finds at 7 and 15. Junior Division was awarded to Pickles, handled by Loretta Cook. Pickles chalked up a good find at 10, with a strong forward race.

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