Dixie Trace FTA Youth Trials

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.

We are sorry to announce the postponement of this trial due to all-day inclement weather. Stay tuned…Round Pond FTC is trying to find another date to hold the trial!
Round Pond Field Trial Club presents the 1st Annual Round Pond Youth Classic!Single course Walking Stake (15 minute) begins at 10:00 am followed by continuous course Horseback stake (20 minute) at 12:00 noon. For handlers 17 and younger. Judged to Gun Dog Standards. If needed, gun dog will be provided. Ribbons for all Walking stake participants; 3 placements for Horseback Stake. Horseback stake is a Dixie Trace Youth Handler of the Year Award Points Stake. Judges: Walking stakes: Claudia McNamee, Chattahoochee Hills, GA and Chris Mathan, Pavo, GA; Horseback stakes: Brian Sanchez, Central Slip, NY and Will Dunn, Lebanon, KY. Reporter: Maria Bassham. Directors: Neil Walker, Tracy and Christy Swearingen. 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 Youth Field Trial Alliance, Inc. and Purina Pro Plan.

Horseback stake (Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial) and Single course Walking stake are for handlers 17 years. Judged on Gun Dog Standards. 20 minute braces.
Judges: Horseback stake: Jason Butler, Forsyth, GA and Lane Quick, Thomasville, GA
Walking stake: Chris Mathan, Pavo, GA and Claudia McNamee, Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Reporter: Maria Bassham
Course Director: Jeff Arnold
Entry fee: $20.00
Entries to: Jennifer Funderburk, 850-354-4014
Drawing: Monday, November 6, 5:30 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.

Lunch will be provided

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

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.

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.

Southern Field Trial Club presents a continuous course youth horseback field trial on the beautiful grounds of Nilo Plantation on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Starts at 10:00 am. 20 minute stakes judged on Gun Dog Standards for handlers 17 and younger. 3 placements, Dixie Trace FTA Youth Points Trial.

Entry fees paid compliments of Southern FTC. Entries to Polly Moore: 229-873-2436. Drawing: Thursday, March 14, 6:00 pm at the home of Tim and Polly Moore. Judges: Jessie Graffam, Steve Wiley.

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 by YFTA.

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

Pinewoods Bird Dog Club presents the 1st Annual John Abbott Youth Field Trial featuring horseback and walking stakes. To be held on Sunday, March 17, 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. Entry fee: Paid by YFTA. Entries to Jennifer Funderburk: 850-354-4014. Drawing: Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm at Pinewoods Plantation.

Judges: Walking stake: Chris Mathan, Pavo, GA & Claudia McNamee, Chatts Hills, GA. Horseback: Michael Hill & Parker Weaver, both Thomasville, GA. Reporter: Maria Bassham. Course Director: Wyatt Epp.

Sponsored by  Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina, NBHA and F-R-M Feed. Thank you Pinion Point Plantation for offering their beautiful grounds for this youth trial! Lunch will be provided.

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. Look for Field Trial signs!

Horseback stake (Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial) and Single Course Walking stake (NBHA Youth Award) are for handlers 16 years old and younger. Judged on Gun Dog Standards. 20 minute braces.
Walking stake begins 8:00 am. Judges: To be announced
Horseback stake begins 10:00. Judges: Michael Coates, Monticello, FL and Houston Thomas, Monticello, FL
Handlers are welcome to enter both Walking and Horseback stakes!
Reporter: To be announced, Course Director: Jeff Arnold
Entry fee: $20.00
Entries to: Jennifer Funderburk, 850-354-4014
Drawing: Thursday, 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.

Lunch will be provided

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

4th Annual Event! Begins Saturday, November 16, 2024, 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 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.  Judges: Larry & Piper Huffman, Michigan City, MS. Reporter: Anna Grace Thompkins, Fitzpatrick, AL. Drawing to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:00 pm at 1081 Merrywood Drive, Pike Road, Alabama. Entries to Darron Henley: 334-300-5836 or Robert Moorer: 334-558-7080. Noon meal provided.

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! 

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.
20 minute braces, judged on Gun Dog Standards. Begins at 9:00 am. Judges: Jim & Mary Ann Womack, Meigs, GA. Reporter: Maria Bassham, Quitman, GA. Dixie Trace Youth Points Trial.
Entry fee: $20.00
Entries to: John McCormick, cell: 336-302-5247, email: jmccormick@talltimbers.org
Drawing: Wednesday, November 13, 2:00 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, Purina Pro Plan, Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA).

Round Pond Field Trial Club presents the 2nd Annual Round Pond Youth Classic, Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00 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: Dan DiMambro, Big Rapids, MI, and Sergio Velez, Kamloops, BC, Canada. Reporter: Cayla Key. Directors: Neil Walker, Tracy and Christy Swearingen. Drawing: Monday, January 13, 7:00 pm at the clubhouse. 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. 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.