Youth Field Trials

Included in the Bama Quail Classic, an Alabama and Dixie Trace Points trial, this horseback youth stake will commence on Sunday, December 5, at 12:00 noon, time permitting. A makeup date will be announced if the stake cannot be run. 

Run to Gun Dog Standards. Judges to be announced.

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

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.

Second Annual Event! Begins Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:00 am. Held at Conecuh Station, Union Springs, AL.

Horseback Youth Trial for handlers 17 and younger. 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 Junior Division dog named (Junior Division: 12 and under). Alabama and Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial.

Entry fee: $0. Judges: Claudia McNamee, Jamie Daniels. Drawing to be held on Thursday, Nov. 10, 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 (3 miles from the grounds), call Steve Maxwell: 334-474-3600. Camper hook-ups available on grounds.

Special thanks to Tony and Becky Gibson for offering their beautiful plantation and for their unwavering support of youth field trials! Chris Sellers, of Selmer, TN, has graciously offered to pay all the entry fees for the kids!! Thank you Chris!!!

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.

Georgia/Florida Invitational Field Trial Club presents the second Annual Butch Bennett Memorial Youth Trial, to be held on March 18, on the same beautiful, quail-rich North Florida grounds as this youth trial has been held in previous years. Hale’s Place has recently been renamed Old Meridian Plantation. Text entrees to Jason Loper (229.221.6866) or Tommy Rice (229.221.4437). Drawing will be on March 17 at 12:00 noon. Trial starts Sunday at 1:30 pm. Entree fees have been generously paid by supporters.

Stakes are 20 minutes long for youth handlers 17 and under.

Location: from Thomasville, GA, heading south on Highway 319, take the Meridian Rd exit and follow Meridian Rd across the Florida state line. Entrance to the grounds will be the next right turn. (GPS: 30.6745109, – 84.2594219).

Don’t miss attending this fabulous and popular youth field trial!!!

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.

Third Annual Event! Begins Saturday, November 18, 2023, 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 Junior Division dog named (Junior Division: 12 and under). Alabama and Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial.

Entry fee: $20… graciously paid by Chris and Cindy Sellers, Sellers, TN.  Judges: Brian Sanderson, Cecil, Alabama & Garrison Hunter, Lawrenceville, GA. Drawing to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 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 (3 miles from the grounds), call Steve Maxwell: 334-474-3600. Greenway Sportsman Club (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 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.

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.

Georgia/Florida Invitational Field Trial Club presents the third annual Butch Bennett Memorial Youth Trial, to be held on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 pm. The trial will be held on the same beautiful, quail-rich North Florida grounds as it has been for the past several years, Old Meridian Plantation. We thank the Roberts family for their wonderful generosity! Text entrees to Jason Loper (229.221.6866) or Tommy Rice (229.221.4437). Drawing will be on March 7 at 7:00 pm. Entry fee: $20.

Stakes are 20 minutes long for youth handlers 17 and under. Judges: Steve Parrish and Mike Lardy.

Location: from Thomasville, GA, heading south on Highway 319, take the Meridian Rd exit and follow Meridian Rd across the Florida state line. Entrance to the grounds will be the next right turn. Look for Field Trial sign at entrance. (GPS: 30.6745109, – 84.2594219).

Don’t miss attending this fabulous and popular youth field trial!!!

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!