2024 Mike Reynolds Memorial Youth Trial

Dec 9th, 2024 |

The Mike Reynolds Memorial Youth Trial held on the Reynolds Farm in Mathews, AL is for handlers 17 and younger. Saturday, December 21, 10:00 am. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards, 20 minute braces. Alabama Youth Handler & SBHA Points Trial. Entry fee: $20.00 graciously paid by Chris and Cindy Sellers, Selma, TN. Judges to be announced. Drawing Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 at 1081 Merrywood Drive, Pike Road, AL Entries to Darron Hendley: 334-300-5836 […]

Alabama Youth Field Trial Association 2023-2024 Handler of the Year Award

Jun 10th, 2024 | Awards & Scholarships

From The Hartley Carter Foundation: The Alabama Youth Field Trial Association has another great year in the books! There were seven trials with 86 canine entrees. Eleven different handlers earned qualifying points towards the Handler of the Year award. This year’s top handlers epitomize all that is great about this wonderful sport. They always exhibit good sportsmanship and proper field trial etiquette. They are excellent equestrians, love the outdoors and animals. They are always willing […]

2023 Round Pond Youth Classic

Dec 23rd, 2023 |

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 […]

Alabama Youth Field Trial Assoc. 2021 Youth Field Trial Seminar

Jul 1st, 2021 | Seminars & Clinics

The Alabama Youth Field Trial Association’s Seminar held on June 26, 2021 was on all counts a huge success. It was well organized and well attended. Most significantly, it marked a milestone in recent years of the sport of field trialing where some of the country’s most successful professionals and long-time amateurs came together with other field trailers and enthusiasts to impart of their years of knowledge to a large audience of eager to learn […]

Bird Dog Training Seminar for Youth Field Trialers!

May 25th, 2021 | Seminars & Clinics

Free-of-charge, this bird dog training seminar for Youth Field Trialers will be held at Greenway Sportsman Club, 231 Jan Drive, Union Springs, Alabama on Saturday June 26, 2021 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This event is sponsored by Purina and the Alabama Youth Field Trial Association (AYFTA) and is free for youngsters under 18 years of age and their families. A free lunch will be provided by The National Open Shooting Dog Assoc., Sedgefields Field Trial […]

AYFTA Bird Dog Training Seminar for Youth Field Trialers!

May 25th, 2021 |

Free-of-charge, this bird dog training seminar for Youth Field Trialers will be held in Union Springs, Alabama on Saturday June 26, 2021. Sponsored by Purina and the Alabama Youth Field Trial Association (AYFTA), the Seminar is FREE for youngsters under 18 years of age and their families. A free lunch will be provided by The National Open Shooting Dog Assoc., Sedgefields Field Trial Club, Conecuh Station Field Trial Club and the National Amateur Free-for-All Championship. […]