Alabama Youth Field Trial Assoc.

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Lee County FTA presents its second Dixie Trace FTA/Alabama YFTA Points Trial on the beautiful grounds of Showtime Plantation, Bronwood, GA. This is a youth horseback trial run to Gun Dog Standards and rules as per Dixie Trace FTA

The trial will take place after the completion of the Lee County Open Derby Stake but not before December 18. Judges to be announced. The drawing will be held on Friday, December 17 at the home of Larron and Laura Copeland. For more information and to enter a dog, please call Larron Copeland at 229-317-1812. This was a very popular event last year…don’t miss it!

Inaugural Running! Begins Thursday, December 30, 2021, 10:00 am. Held at Conecuh Station, Union Springs, AL.

Horseback Youth Trial for handlers 17 and younger. Continuous courses. Dogs to be judged to Gun Dog Standards. A revolving trophy offered by Jack and Fran Miller presented to first place winner. Top three placements to receive trophies and engraved silver bars ($400/first place, $300/second place, $200/third place).

Steve Hurdle and Tommy Walker, judges. Entries to Darron Henley: 334-300-5836. Drawing to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 6:00 pm, 1081 Merrywood Drive, Pike Road, AL.

Directions: Take Hwy 29 South from Union Springs, AL. Travel approx. 8 miles. Turn right on South Gate Road, just past mile marker 136.

Accommodations: Master Rack Lodge, call Steve Maxwell: 334-474-3600. Camper hook-ups available on grounds.

The youth stake, an Alabama and Dixie Trace Points trial, is included in the Bama Quail Classic stakes, This horseback youth stake will commence on Sunday, December 3, at 12:00 noon, time permitting. A makeup date will be announced if the stake cannot be run. 

20 minute braces, run to Gun Dog Standards. Judges to be announced. Entry fees are kindly being paid by Chris and Cindy Sellers, Seller, TN

For more information contact Darron Henley at 334-300-5836.

The Mike Reynolds Memorial Youth stake runs in conjunction with the Panther Creek Field Trial that starts on December 10 (depending on entries). For handlers 17 and younger, 20 minute braces. Start time depends on entries. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards. Alabama Youth Handler Points Trial. Entry fee: $25.00. Judges to be announced. Drawing Monday, December 4, 6:00 at the home of Frank Rutland.

Entries to Brent Cox, Secretary: 334-201-2161, email Brentwc1970@gmail.com

Round Pond Field Trial Club presents the 1st Annual Round Pond Youth Classic! Continuous course Horseback stake is an AYFTA and Dixie Trace Points stake. Walking stake placements receive points towards NBHA Youth Handler of the Year Award. 20 minute stakes for handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. If needed, bird dog will be provided. Ribbons for all Walking stake participants; 3 placements for Horseback stake. Judges: Horseback stakes: Dan DiMambro, Big Rapids, MI, and Hank Lewis, Louisville, OH. Walking stake: Claudia McNamee, Chattahoochee Hills, GA and Chris Mathan, Pavo, GA. Reporter: Cayla Key. Directors: Neil Walker, Tracy and Christy Swearingen. Drawing: Monday, January 15, 7:00 pm at the Pretty Pond lodge. Entries to Christy Swearingen: 229-894-7498, email: ramblinnash3@aol.com

Directions to Grounds: From Leslie, GA, approx. 7 miles south on Hwy 195, turn east on Batts Road. From Leesburg, GA, approx. 10 miles north on Hwy 195, turn east on Batts Road. Look for Field Trial sign at entrance to grounds. Lunch will be provided. Thanks to Luke Eisenhart of Leesburg, GA who has graciously offered to pay all entry fees! Special thanks to the Walker family for offering their beautiful grounds. This trial is sponsored by Round Pond FTC, Youth Field Trial Alliance, Inc., Purina Pro Plan, and Lion Country Supply.

Horseback stake on continuous courses (20 minute). For handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. 3 placements + Top Dog in Alabama YFT Junior Division. Alabama, Dixie Trace and Southern Bird Hunters Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Judges: Lavon King, Connie King

Greenway Sportsman Club, 2621 Hwy 223, Union Springs, Alabama. Starts at 10:00 am.

Drawing: Thursday, February 15, 6:00 pm at Greenway Sportsman Club. Entries to Darron Hendley 334-300-5836 or Justin Green 334-473-9322.

Lunch will be available. Entry fees have again been graciously pre-paid by Chris Sellers, Selma, TN!

Club officials, members, landowners and entrants are not responsible for accidents or injuries to persons or animals or loss of any kind.