Points Trials

POSTPONED…Stay tuned for updates.

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.

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 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 Youth Handler of the Year Award Points Stake. Judges: to be announced.

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

Drawing: Thursday, February 16, 7:00 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 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.

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.

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.

To be held on Saturday, March 9, starting 10:00 am on the beautiful Shenandoah Plantation, Union Springs, Alabama. 20 minute Horseback stakes for handlers 17 and under judged on Gun Dog Standards. 3 placements plus Top Dog in the Junior Division. Alabama Youth Handler of the Year Points Trial. Entry fees generously paid by Chris & Cindy Sellers, Selma, TN. Entries to Robert Moorer: 334-558-7080 or Darron Hendley: 334-300-5836. Drawing: Tuesday, March 5, 6:00 pm at Shenandoah Plantation.

Directions, please visit: Shenandoah Plantation

Judges: Cecil & Holly Rester, Angie, LA. Reporter: Anna Grace Thompkins

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Union Springs Home Center, Phillips Feed, Seed & Fertilizer, and Eric Leisy. Fundraising auction for AYFTA and Hartley Carter Foundation to follow trial. Lunch will be available.

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!