Dixie Trace FTA Youth Trials

Horseback stake on continuous courses (20 minute). For handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. Three placements plus Top Dog in Junior Division. Alabama, Dixie Trace and SBHA Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Judges: to be announced

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

Drawing: Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 pm at Greenway Sportsman Club. Entries to Darron Hendley 334-300-5836 or Hunter McDuffie 334-207-3887.

Lunch will be available. Entry fees have once more been graciously paid by Chris & Cindy Sellers, Selma, TN. Thank you!

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

Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association will host a youth stake as part of their line-up of stakes held on the historic Sedgefields Plantation in Alberta, Alabama. Saturday afternoon, March 1. 20 minute braces for handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. Alabama, Dixie Trace and SBHA Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Judges: to be announced.

No entry fee. Entries to Chris Koutras. Call or text: 334-259-9598. Email: CASDAsecretary@gmail.com. Drawing: Monday, February 24, 6:00 pm at home of Chris Koutras, 1174 Perryville Rd., Selma, AL 36701.

Directions: Hinton Family’s Sedgefields Plantation. From Alberta, AL, go north on State Rt 5. In 2 miles, turn right onto County Rd. 101. Follow signs to field trip grounds.

Southern Field Trial Club presents the newly named Masters Youth Trial —  a continuous course youth horseback field trial on the beautiful grounds of Nilo Plantation on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Starts at 8:30 am. 20 minute stakes judged on Gun Dog Standards for handlers 17 and younger. 3 placements, Dixie Trace FTA Youth Points Trial. Judges: Claudia McNamee, Jamie Daniels.

Entry fees paid compliments of Southern FTC. Entries to Polly Moore: 229-873-2436. Drawing: Thursday, March 13, 6:00 pm at the home of Tim and Polly Moore.

Nilo Plantation is located 7.7 miles south of the Albany Airport on Newton Road (Hwy 91). Look for Field Trial signs, entrance is almost opposite Wildfair Road.

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance and Purina. Lunch will be provided.

Big thanks to Nilo Plantation for offering their exquisite grounds for this youth trial!

Thunderstorms are predicted all day on Sunday so unfortunately the trial has been cancelled.

Pinewoods Bird Dog Club presents the 2nd Annual John Abbott Youth Field Trial featuring horseback and walking stakes. To be held on Sunday, March 16, starting 9:00 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 Jennifer Funderburk: 850-354-4014. Drawing: Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm at Pinewoods Plantation, 1 Cherry Tree Road, Monticello, FL.

Judges: Walking stake: to be announced. Horseback stakes: Mike Hill & Parker Weeks, both Thomasville, GA. Reporter: Maria Bassham. Course Director: Wyatt Epp.

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina, 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.

Horseback stake (Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial) and Single Course Walking stake (NBHA Youth Handler Award points) are for handlers 17 years old and younger. Judged on Gun Dog Standards. 20 minute braces.
Walking stake begins 8:00 am.
Horseback stake begins 10:00.
Judges: Ben Stringer, Dustin Kirby
Handlers are welcome to enter both Walking and Horseback stakes!
Reporter: Maria Bassham, Course Director: Jeff Arnold
Entry fee: $20.00 per stake
Entries to: Jennifer Funderburk, 850-354-4014
Drawing: Friday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Pinewoods Plantation
Directions: From 1-10 (east or west) – Exit 217; SR-59 and head south approx. 4 miles to caution light; Turn left (east) onto Old Lloyd Rd. for approx. .6 miles; Turn right (south) onto Lloyd Creek Rd. for approx. 3.5 miles; Turn left at Pinewoods Plantation entrance across the street from the church at the corner of Cherry Tree Rd. and Barrington Rd.

Snacks and Lunch will be provided

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, NBHA & Flint River Mills, Inc.

Wild bird horseback youth trial for handlers 17 and younger held on the prestigious Livingston Place (formerly Dixie Plantation) in conjunction with the Continental Amateur Classic. Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025.

20 minute braces, judged on Gun Dog Standards. Begins at 9:00 am. Judges: Lynn and Buck Heard, Moultrie, GA. Reporter: Chris Mathan, Pavo, GA. Dixie Trace Youth Points Trial.
Entry fee: $20.00
Entries to: John McCormick, cell: 336-302-5247
Drawing: Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 pm, Livingston Place office, 1583 Livingston Road, Greenville, FL.
Directions: From the Courthouse in Monticello, FL, exit the traffic circle onto US-90 E/E Washington St. and travel 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Catholic Church Side (0.1 mile), then turn right onto Ashville Hwy (CR 146) and follow for 9.7 miles. Turn left onto Livingston Road, the main entrance of Livingston Place (look for road sign). Accommodations: Super 8, 40 Pafford Rd., Monticello, FL. 850-997-8888; Days Inn, 44 Woodworth Dr., Monticello, FL. 850-997-5988.

Lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by Tall Timbers, Youth Field Trial Alliance, and Purina Pro Plan.

5th Annual Event! Begins Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 am. Held at Conecuh Station, Union Springs, AL.

Horseback Youth Trial for handlers 17 and younger. 20 minute braces. Dogs to be judged to Horseback Gun Dog Standards. A revolving trophy in memory of Tommy Traylor donated by Jack and Fran Miller will be presented to the first place winner. Three placements plus Top Dog in the Junior Division will receive trophies and prizes. Alabama, Dixie Trace, SBHA Youth Handler Points Trial.

Entry fee: $20… graciously paid by Chris and Cindy Sellers, Sellers, TN. Noon meal provided. Judges: To be announced. Drawing to be held on Saturday, December 6, 6:00 pm at the Conecuh Station field house. Entries to Darron Henley: 334-300-5836 or Robert Moorer: 334-558-7080.

Directions to Conecuh Station field trial grounds: 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 located 3 miles from the grounds on Hwy 29 South in Blues Stand Community. Reservations: call Steve Maxwell: 334-474-3600. Greenway Sportsman Club  located approx. 8 miles from grounds. Call Justin Green: 334-473-9322. Camper hook-ups available on grounds.

Special thanks to Tony and Becky Gibson for offering their beautiful grounds and for their unwavering support of youth field trials! 

Round Pond Field Trial Club presents the 3rd Annual Round Pond Youth Classic, Sunday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 am. Continuous course horseback stake is an AYFTA and Dixie Trace Points stake. 20 minute braces for handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. Rosettes, prizes and winners prints to the winners; handler ribbons to all! Judges: Sergio Velez, Kamloops, BC, Canada and Phil Bowden, Payette, ID. Reporter: Cayla Key. Directors: Neil Walker, Tracy and Christy Swearingen. Drawing: Monday, January 12, 7:00 pm at the grounds clubhouse. Entries to Christy Swearingen: 229-894-7498, email: ramblinnash3@aol.com. Entries for the second year…paid by Dustin Kirby. Thank you Dustin!

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. Special thanks to the Walker family for offering their beautiful grounds. This trial is sponsored by Round Pond FTC, Youth Field Trial Alliance and Purina Pro Plan.

Horseback stake on continuous courses (20 minute). For handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. Three placements plus Top Dog in Junior Division. Alabama, Dixie Trace and SBHA Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Judges: to be announced

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

Drawing: Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 pm at 1081 Merrywood Drive., Pike Road, AL. Entries to Darron Hendley 334-300-5836 or Hunter McDuffie 334-207-3887.

Lunch will be available. Entry fees have once more been graciously paid by Chris  Sellers, Selma, TN. SportDog training collar prizes donated by Shawn Kinkelaar. Thank you to both!

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

Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association will host a youth stake as part of their line-up of stakes held on the historic Sedgefields Plantation in Alberta, Alabama. Saturday afternoon, March 7. 20 minute braces for handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. Alabama, Dixie Trace and SBHA Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Shotgun to winner! Judges: Todd Montgomery, Ella Montgomery.

No entry fee. Entries to Chris Koutras. Call or text: 334-259-9598. Email: CASDAsecretary@gmail.com. Drawing: Sunday, March 1, 6:00 pm at the Hinton Lodge, 238 Country Road, Alberta, AL 36701.

Directions: Hinton Family’s Sedgefields Plantation. From Safford, AL, go south on SR 5 for 2.9 miles and turn left onto CR 101 (Sedgefields sign on left). Follow CR 101 for 4.2 mile; grounds will be on the left. Lunch and dinner served daily on grounds.

Southern Field Trial Club presents the Masters Youth Trial —  a continuous course youth horseback field trial on the beautiful grounds of Nilo Plantation on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Starts at 8:00 am. 20 minute stakes judged on Gun Dog Standards for handlers 17 and younger. 3 placements + Top Junior Handled Dog, Dixie Trace FTA Youth Points Trial. Judges: Jamie Daniels, Tommy Rice.

Entry fees paid compliments of Southern FTC. Entries to Polly Moore: 229-873-2436. Drawing: Thursday, March 12, 6:00 pm at the home of Tim and Polly Moore.

Nilo Plantation is located 7.7 miles south of the Albany Airport on Newton Road (Hwy 91). Look for Field Trial signs, entrance is almost opposite Wildfair Road.

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance and Purina. Lunch will be provided.

Huge thanks again  to Nilo Plantation for offering their fabulous grounds for this youth trial!

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.