2026 John Abbott Memorial YFT

Pinewoods Bird Dog Club presents the 3rd Annual John Abbott Youth Field Trial featuring horseback and walking stakes. To be held on Sunday, March 15, starting 8:00 am on the beautiful Pinion Point Plantation near Quitman, GA. 20 minute Walking followed by 20 minute Horseback stakes for handlers 17 and under. Walking stake is an NBHA Youth Handler Points Trial. Horseback stake is a Dixie Trace FTA Youth Handler Points Trial. Lunch will be provided.

Entry fee: Walking stake entries paid by YFTA. Horseback: $20. Entries to Chris Mathan: 207-615-2740 or Maria Bassham: 678-522-1699‬. Drawing: Friday, March 13, 7:00 pm at Pinewoods Plantation, 1 Cherry Tree Road, Monticello, FL.

Judges:  Jim and Mary Ann Womack, Meigs, GA. Reporter: Maria Bassham.

Sponsored by Purina, Youth Field Trial Alliance, NBHA and F-R-M Feed.

Directions: From Thomasville, GA, head east on Hwy. 84 for 19 miles, turn right onto Dixie-Barwick Rd., .5 miles turn right onto Dixie Rd., 500 ft., veer left onto Snow Ave. for .3 miles, turn left onto Hickory Head Rd. 5.1 miles, turn a slight right onto Thompson Rd. At 100 ft., take a slight left turn onto Livingston Rd., 3 miles, then a left onto Pinion Point Dr. for 3 miles; the plantation is on your right just short of .5 miles. (Search Google Maps for: 268 Pinion Point Dr., Quitman, GA 31643) Look for Field Trial signs!

Thank you Pinion Point Plantation for offering their beautiful grounds for this youth trial! Lunch will be provided.