Eli Richardson

All kids, ages 5 — 17 are invited to participate in this first annual Connecticut Youth Field Trial and Fun Day. The youth trial will be preceded by a bird dog training and handling clinic. Mark your calendars for June 22, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event will be held on the beautiful Markover Hunting Preserve located in central Connecticut (Danielson). All pointing dog breeds and of any age are welcome (registered or not). Judges: Tim Cavanaugh, East Hampton, CT, Brian Dix, Wilmington, VT, and Rob Hopkins. Entries close on June 1…get ’em in! Contact Kaitlyn Judd at 860-455-8129 (call or text) or email.

Knowledgable field trialers will conduct the training clinic and judge the trial, giving a helping hand along the way. No previous experience is necessary — just a love of dogs and the outdoors!

Rosettes, lanyards & top notch handler whistles and other prizes will be awarded to the trial winners. All the youth trial handlers will receive a gift bag from our sponsor Purina Pro Plan. Training clinic and youth trial are free of charge!  Lunch and snacks will be available for a small fee. Fabulous event merchandise can be purchased here…all proceeds go to support this event. Thank you to people and sponsors who have already stepped up to help: Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, Lion Country Supply, Red Dog Coffee Roasters, Howard Kohn Sprague and Fitzgerald Law Firm, Kelly Hays and Eli Richardson. Photographers will be there to capture the action!